Choose LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if you want an Action experience. 2,129 Steam reviews back the pick.
LOST EMBER vs Farewell North
LOST EMBER and Farewell North 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. LOST EMBER (2019) is 5 years older than Farewell North (2024). Farewell North scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than LOST EMBER (87.3% 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 Farewell North
Choose Farewell North if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 420 reviews.
Both LOST EMBER and Farewell North 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
 LOST EMBER |  Farewell North | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) | 95.7% positive (420 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mooneye Studios | Kyle Banks |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LOST EMBER (2019) is 5 years older than Farewell North (2024).
- Farewell North scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than LOST EMBER (87.3% positive).
- Farewell North is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (23.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LOST EMBER vs Farewell North — FAQ
- Which is better, LOST EMBER or Farewell North?
- On Steam reviews Farewell North scores higher (95.7% positive) than LOST EMBER (87.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Farewell North is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LOST EMBER or Farewell North first?
- If you want chronology, LOST EMBER (2019) came out before Farewell North (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 LOST EMBER and Farewell North 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.
- Do LOST EMBER and Farewell North 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.