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Lost in Harmony vs Groove Runner

Lost in Harmony and Groove Runner 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. Lost in Harmony (2018) is 1 year older than Groove Runner (2019). Groove Runner is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Lost in Harmony (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Lost in Harmony

Choose Lost in Harmony if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lost in Harmony launched in 2018.

Choose Groove Runner

Choose Groove Runner if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Groove Runner launched in 2019.

Both Lost in Harmony and Groove Runner 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

Lost in Harmony vs Groove Runner — Steam metadata comparison
Lost in Harmony — Steam game coverLost in HarmonyGroove Runner — Steam game coverGroove Runner
Released20182019
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews72.7% positive (22 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDigixartMilgamsoft

Side by side

Lost in Harmony vs Groove Runner — FAQ

Should I play Lost in Harmony or Groove Runner first?
If you want chronology, Lost in Harmony (2018) came out before Groove Runner (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 Lost in Harmony and Groove Runner 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.
Lost in Harmony vs Groove Runner — Verdict (2026) · imho.run