Choose Selma and the Wisp
Choose Selma and the Wisp if you want a Casual experience. Selma and the Wisp launched in 2016.
Selma and the Wisp vs Northern Lights
Selma and the Wisp and Northern Lights 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. Selma and the Wisp (2016) is 3 years older than Northern Lights (2019). Selma and the Wisp scores higher on Steam reviews (61.5% positive) than Northern Lights (42.9% 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 Northern Lights
Choose Northern Lights if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Northern Lights launched in 2019.
Both Selma and the Wisp and Northern Lights 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
 Selma and the Wisp |  Northern Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (52 reviews) | 42.9% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Toucan Studio | DimleTeam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Selma and the Wisp (2016) is 3 years older than Northern Lights (2019).
- Selma and the Wisp scores higher on Steam reviews (61.5% positive) than Northern Lights (42.9% positive).
- Northern Lights is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Selma and the Wisp (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Selma and the Wisp vs Northern Lights — FAQ
- Should I play Selma and the Wisp or Northern Lights first?
- If you want chronology, Selma and the Wisp (2016) came out before Northern Lights (2019). 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 Selma and the Wisp and Northern Lights 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.