Choose The First Tree
Choose The First Tree if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,248 Steam reviews back the pick.
The First Tree vs Purpose 1951
The First Tree and Purpose 1951 both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The First Tree (2017) is 7 years older than Purpose 1951 (2024). The First Tree scores higher on Steam reviews (75.1% positive) than Purpose 1951 (64.9% 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 Purpose 1951
Choose Purpose 1951 if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Purpose 1951 launched in 2024.
Both The First Tree and Purpose 1951 sit in 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
 The First Tree |  Purpose 1951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (2,248 reviews) | 64.9% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Wehle | Tonguç Bodur |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The First Tree (2017) is 7 years older than Purpose 1951 (2024).
- The First Tree scores higher on Steam reviews (75.1% positive) than Purpose 1951 (64.9% positive).
- Purpose 1951 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The First Tree (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The First Tree is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Purpose 1951 has no Deck rating yet.
The First Tree vs Purpose 1951 — FAQ
- Should I play The First Tree or Purpose 1951 first?
- If you want chronology, The First Tree (2017) came out before Purpose 1951 (2024). 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 The First Tree and Purpose 1951 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does The First Tree run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The First Tree is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Purpose 1951 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.