Choose Everything
Choose Everything if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
Everything vs Imagine Lifetimes
Everything and Imagine Lifetimes both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Everything (2017) is 3 years older than Imagine Lifetimes (2020). Everything scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Imagine Lifetimes (68.8% 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 Imagine Lifetimes
Choose Imagine Lifetimes if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Imagine Lifetimes launched in 2020.
Both Everything and Imagine Lifetimes sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Everything |  Imagine Lifetimes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (2,292 reviews) | 68.8% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David OReilly | Frycandle |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Everything (2017) is 3 years older than Imagine Lifetimes (2020).
- Everything scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Imagine Lifetimes (68.8% positive).
- Imagine Lifetimes is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Everything (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Everything is Deck Verified, Imagine Lifetimes is Deck Unsupported.
Everything vs Imagine Lifetimes — FAQ
- Should I play Everything or Imagine Lifetimes first?
- If you want chronology, Everything (2017) came out before Imagine Lifetimes (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 Everything and Imagine Lifetimes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.