Choose The Last Patient
Choose The Last Patient if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last Patient launched in 2017.
The Last Patient vs Forest Keeper
The Last Patient and Forest Keeper both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. The Last Patient (2017) is 7 years older than Forest Keeper (2024). The Last Patient is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Forest Keeper (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Forest Keeper
Choose Forest Keeper if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forest Keeper launched in 2024.
Both The Last Patient and Forest Keeper sit in Action and Indie 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
 The Last Patient |  Forest Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 20% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NGV Studio | LbGamess |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Last Patient (2017) is 7 years older than Forest Keeper (2024).
- The Last Patient is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Forest Keeper (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
The Last Patient vs Forest Keeper — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Patient or Forest Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Patient (2017) came out before Forest Keeper (2024). 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 Last Patient and Forest Keeper similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.