Choose Old Man's Journey
Choose Old Man's Journey if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Old Man's Journey launched in 2017.
Old Man's Journey vs Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
Old Man's Journey and Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Old Man's Journey (2017) is 8 years older than Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells (2025). Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Old Man's Journey (85.9% 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 Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
Choose Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells if you want the Narrated Game Menus and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells launched in 2025.
Both Old Man's Journey and Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Old Man's Journey |  Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (999 reviews) | 98.9% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Broken Rules | Studio Élan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Old Man's Journey (2017) is 8 years older than Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells (2025).
- Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Old Man's Journey (85.9% positive).
- Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Old Man's Journey (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Old Man's Journey is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells has no Deck rating yet.
Old Man's Journey vs Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells — FAQ
- Should I play Old Man's Journey or Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells first?
- If you want chronology, Old Man's Journey (2017) came out before Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells (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 Old Man's Journey and Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Old Man's Journey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Old Man's Journey is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.