Choose Haiju
Choose Haiju if you want an Adventure game with Steam Input API Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Adjustable Text Size. Haiju launched in 2027.
Haiju vs KESU-JI
Haiju and KESU-JI both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. KESU-JI (2026) is 1 year older than Haiju (2027). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose KESU-JI
Choose KESU-JI if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. KESU-JI launched in 2026.
Both Haiju and KESU-JI sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Haiju |  KESU-JI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cepheid Arts | peakvox, O-TWO inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KESU-JI (2026) is 1 year older than Haiju (2027).
Haiju vs KESU-JI — FAQ
- Should I play Haiju or KESU-JI first?
- If you want chronology, KESU-JI (2026) came out before Haiju (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Haiju and KESU-JI similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.