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Miko Mole vs Projection: First Light

Miko Mole and Projection: First Light both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Miko Mole (2016) is 4 years older than Projection: First Light (2020). Miko Mole is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Projection: First Light (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Miko Mole

Choose Miko Mole if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Miko Mole launched in 2016.

Choose Projection: First Light

Choose Projection: First Light if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Projection: First Light launched in 2020.

Both Miko Mole and Projection: First Light sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Miko Mole vs Projection: First Light — Steam metadata comparison
Miko Mole — Steam game coverMiko MoleProjection: First Light — Steam game coverProjection: First Light
Released20162020
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEnsenaSoftShadowplay Studios, Sweaty Chair, Blowfish Studios

Side by side

Miko Mole vs Projection: First Light — FAQ

Should I play Miko Mole or Projection: First Light first?
If you want chronology, Miko Mole (2016) came out before Projection: First Light (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 Miko Mole and Projection: First Light similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
Miko Mole vs Projection: First Light — Verdict (2026) · imho.run