Choose Along the Edge
Choose Along the Edge if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Along the Edge launched in 2016.
Along the Edge vs Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
Along the Edge and Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Along the Edge (2016) is 10 years older than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026). Both sit near 85% positive on Steam (Along the Edge: 141 reviews, Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo: 19). Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Along the Edge (8.49 USD vs. 13.99 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 Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
Choose Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo if you want an Adventure and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo launched in 2026.
Both Along the Edge and Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo ship Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Steam reviews are nearly tied (85.1% vs 84.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Along the Edge |  Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 8.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (141 reviews) | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nova-box | FUF Games |
Side by side
- Along the Edge (2016) is 10 years older than Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026).
- Both sit near 85% positive on Steam (Along the Edge: 141 reviews, Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo: 19).
- Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Along the Edge (8.49 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Along the Edge is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo has no Deck rating yet.
Along the Edge vs Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo — FAQ
- Should I play Along the Edge or Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo first?
- If you want chronology, Along the Edge (2016) came out before Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo (2026). 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.
- Does Along the Edge run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Along the Edge is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.