Choose LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,129 Steam reviews back the pick.
LOST EMBER vs Owl Watch
LOST EMBER and Owl Watch 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. Owl Watch (2018) is 1 year older than LOST EMBER (2019). LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Owl Watch (78.4% 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 a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Owl Watch launched in 2018.
Both LOST EMBER and Owl Watch 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 |  Owl Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) | 78.4% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mooneye Studios | Agelvik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Owl Watch (2018) is 1 year older than LOST EMBER (2019).
- LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Owl Watch (78.4% positive).
- Owl Watch is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- LOST EMBER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Owl Watch has no Deck rating yet.
LOST EMBER vs Owl Watch — FAQ
- Should I play LOST EMBER or Owl Watch first?
- If you want chronology, Owl Watch (2018) came out before LOST EMBER (2019). 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 Owl Watch 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.
- Does LOST EMBER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LOST EMBER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Owl Watch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.