Choose Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~
Choose Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ launched in 2016.
Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ vs When The Past Was Around
Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ and When The Past Was Around both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (2016) is 4 years older than When The Past Was Around (2020). When The Past Was Around scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (63.2% positive). 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 When The Past Was Around
Choose When The Past Was Around if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,668 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ and When The Past Was Around sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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
 Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ |  When The Past Was Around | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) | 95.6% positive (1,668 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Liz-Arts | Mojiken |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (2016) is 4 years older than When The Past Was Around (2020).
- When The Past Was Around scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (63.2% positive).
- When The Past Was Around is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ is Deck Playable, When The Past Was Around is Deck Verified.
Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ vs When The Past Was Around — FAQ
- Should I play Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ or When The Past Was Around first?
- If you want chronology, Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ (2016) came out before When The Past Was Around (2020). 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 Resette's Prescription ~Book of memory, Swaying scale~ and When The Past Was Around similar?
- They overlap on 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.