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Gorogoa vs Before I Forget

Gorogoa and Before I Forget both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Gorogoa (2017) is 3 years older than Before I Forget (2020). Gorogoa scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Before I Forget (88.7% 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 Gorogoa

Choose Gorogoa if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 5,369 reviews.

Choose Before I Forget

Choose Before I Forget if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Before I Forget launched in 2020.

Both Gorogoa and Before I Forget sit in Indie, Adventure, 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

Gorogoa vs Before I Forget — Steam metadata comparison
Gorogoa — Steam game coverGorogoaBefore I Forget — Steam game coverBefore I Forget
Released20172020
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews95.7% positive (5,369 reviews)88.7% positive (124 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBuried Signal3-Fold Games

Side by side

Gorogoa vs Before I Forget — FAQ

Which is better, Gorogoa or Before I Forget?
On Steam reviews Gorogoa scores higher (95.7% positive) than Before I Forget (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gorogoa is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Gorogoa or Before I Forget first?
If you want chronology, Gorogoa (2017) came out before Before I Forget (2020). 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 Gorogoa and Before I Forget similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
Does Gorogoa run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Gorogoa is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Before I Forget doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Gorogoa vs Before I Forget — Verdict (2026) · imho.run