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 Owl Watch
The First Tree and Owl Watch 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 1 year older than Owl Watch (2018). Owl Watch scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% 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 Owl Watch
Choose Owl Watch if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Owl Watch launched in 2018.
Both The First Tree and Owl Watch 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 |  Owl Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (2,248 reviews) | 78.4% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Wehle | Agelvik |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The First Tree (2017) is 1 year older than Owl Watch (2018).
- Owl Watch scores higher on Steam reviews (78.4% positive) than The First Tree (75.1% positive).
- Owl Watch is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The First Tree (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The First Tree is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Owl Watch has no Deck rating yet.
The First Tree vs Owl Watch — FAQ
- Should I play The First Tree or Owl Watch first?
- If you want chronology, The First Tree (2017) came out before Owl Watch (2018). 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 Owl Watch 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. Owl Watch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.