Choose The First Tree
Choose The First Tree if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,248 Steam reviews back the pick.
The First Tree vs LOST EMBER
The First Tree and LOST EMBER 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 2 years older than LOST EMBER (2019). LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than The First Tree (75.1% 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 LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.3% positive across 2,129 reviews.
Both The First Tree and LOST EMBER 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 |  LOST EMBER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (2,248 reviews) | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Wehle | Mooneye Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The First Tree (2017) is 2 years older than LOST EMBER (2019).
- LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than The First Tree (75.1% positive).
- The First Tree is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The First Tree is Deck Playable, LOST EMBER is Deck Verified.
The First Tree vs LOST EMBER — FAQ
- Which is better, The First Tree or LOST EMBER?
- On Steam reviews LOST EMBER scores higher (87.3% positive) than The First Tree (75.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, LOST EMBER is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The First Tree or LOST EMBER first?
- If you want chronology, The First Tree (2017) came out before LOST EMBER (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 The First Tree and LOST EMBER 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.