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Winds of Change vs LongStory

Winds of Change and LongStory both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. LongStory (2017) is 2 years older than Winds of Change (2019). Winds of Change scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than LongStory (69.4% 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 Winds of Change

Choose Winds of Change if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Winds of Change launched in 2019.

Choose LongStory

Choose LongStory if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. LongStory launched in 2017.

Both Winds of Change and LongStory sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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

Winds of Change vs LongStory — Steam metadata comparison
Winds of Change — Steam game coverWinds of ChangeLongStory — Steam game coverLongStory
Released20192017
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews96% positive (476 reviews)69.4% positive (72 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersKlaceBloom Digital Media

Side by side

Winds of Change vs LongStory — FAQ

Should I play Winds of Change or LongStory first?
If you want chronology, LongStory (2017) came out before Winds of Change (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 Winds of Change and LongStory similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
Winds of Change vs LongStory — Verdict (2026) · imho.run