Choose LOST EMBER
Choose LOST EMBER if you want an Action 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 Paws and Soul
LOST EMBER and Paws and Soul 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 1 year older than Paws and Soul (2020). LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Paws and Soul (42.6% 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 Paws and Soul
Choose Paws and Soul if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paws and Soul launched in 2020.
Both LOST EMBER and Paws and Soul 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 |  Paws and Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (2,129 reviews) | 42.6% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mooneye Studios | ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LOST EMBER (2019) is 1 year older than Paws and Soul (2020).
- LOST EMBER scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Paws and Soul (42.6% positive).
- Paws and Soul is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LOST EMBER is Deck Verified, Paws and Soul is Deck Playable.
LOST EMBER vs Paws and Soul — FAQ
- Should I play LOST EMBER or Paws and Soul first?
- If you want chronology, LOST EMBER (2019) came out before Paws and Soul (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 LOST EMBER and Paws and Soul 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.