Choose LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,129 Steam reviews back the pick.
LOST EMBER vs Hazel Sky
LOST EMBER and Hazel Sky both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. LOST EMBER (2019) is 3 years older than Hazel Sky (2022). LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Hazel Sky (51.9% 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 Hazel Sky
Choose Hazel Sky if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hazel Sky launched in 2022.
Both LOST EMBER and Hazel Sky sit in Action, 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
 LOST EMBER |  Hazel Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) | 51.9% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mooneye Studios | Coffee Addict Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LOST EMBER (2019) is 3 years older than Hazel Sky (2022).
- LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Hazel Sky (51.9% positive).
- Hazel Sky is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LOST EMBER vs Hazel Sky — FAQ
- Should I play LOST EMBER or Hazel Sky first?
- If you want chronology, LOST EMBER (2019) came out before Hazel Sky (2022). 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 EMBER and Hazel Sky similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do LOST EMBER and Hazel Sky both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.