Choose Project LUX
Choose Project LUX if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Project LUX launched in 2018.
Project LUX vs TOKYO CHRONOS
Project LUX and TOKYO CHRONOS 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. Project LUX (2018) is 1 year older than TOKYO CHRONOS (2019). TOKYO CHRONOS scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Project LUX (72.4% 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 TOKYO CHRONOS
Choose TOKYO CHRONOS if you want a Simulation experience. TOKYO CHRONOS launched in 2019.
Both Project LUX and TOKYO CHRONOS sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Project LUX |  TOKYO CHRONOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (76 reviews) | 86.4% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spicy Tails | MyDearest Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Project LUX (2018) is 1 year older than TOKYO CHRONOS (2019).
- TOKYO CHRONOS scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Project LUX (72.4% positive).
- Project LUX is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than TOKYO CHRONOS (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- TOKYO CHRONOS is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Project LUX has no Deck rating yet.
Project LUX vs TOKYO CHRONOS — FAQ
- Should I play Project LUX or TOKYO CHRONOS first?
- If you want chronology, Project LUX (2018) came out before TOKYO CHRONOS (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 Project LUX and TOKYO CHRONOS 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.