Choose LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,129 Steam reviews back the pick.
LOST EMBER vs Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine
LOST EMBER and Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. LOST EMBER (2019) is 6 years older than Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine (2025). Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% 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 Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine
Choose Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine launched in 2025.
Both LOST EMBER and Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine sit in 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 |  Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) | 98.7% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mooneye Studios | Unsigned Double Collective |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- LOST EMBER (2019) is 6 years older than Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine (2025).
- Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% positive) than LOST EMBER (87.3% positive).
- Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- LOST EMBER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine has no Deck rating yet.
LOST EMBER vs Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine — FAQ
- Should I play LOST EMBER or Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine first?
- If you want chronology, LOST EMBER (2019) came out before Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine (2025). 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 Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine similar?
- They overlap on 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 LOST EMBER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LOST EMBER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.