Choose RUINER
Choose RUINER if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,629 Steam reviews back the pick.
RUINER vs Memory Lost
RUINER and Memory Lost both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. RUINER (2017) is 8 years older than Memory Lost (2025). Memory Lost scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than RUINER (90.2% 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 Memory Lost
Choose Memory Lost if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Memory Lost launched in 2025.
Both RUINER and Memory Lost sit in Action and Indie 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
 RUINER |  Memory Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,629 reviews) | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reikon Games | Magic Hazard |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUINER (2017) is 8 years older than Memory Lost (2025).
- Memory Lost scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than RUINER (90.2% positive).
- Memory Lost is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RUINER (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
RUINER vs Memory Lost — FAQ
- Should I play RUINER or Memory Lost first?
- If you want chronology, RUINER (2017) came out before Memory Lost (2025). 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 RUINER and Memory Lost similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do RUINER and Memory Lost both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.