The Search vs Mirages of Winter
The Search and Mirages of Winter 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. The Search (2017) is 5 years older than Mirages of Winter (2022). The Search is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Mirages of Winter (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Search |  Mirages of Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.6% positive (521 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jason Godbey | Mirari Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Search (2017) is 5 years older than Mirages of Winter (2022).
- The Search is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Mirages of Winter (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Search vs Mirages of Winter — FAQ
- Should I play The Search or Mirages of Winter first?
- If you want chronology, The Search (2017) came out before Mirages of Winter (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 The Search and Mirages of Winter 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.