Choose Lucid
Choose Lucid if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lucid launched in 2011.
Lucid vs Lowglow
Lucid and Lowglow both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Lucid (2011) is 4 years older than Lowglow (2015). Lowglow scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Lucid (78.3% 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 Lowglow
Choose Lowglow if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lowglow launched in 2015.
Both Lucid and Lowglow sit in Indie 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
 Lucid |  Lowglow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (83 reviews) | 90.5% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | YeaBoing | Rockodile |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Lucid (2011) is 4 years older than Lowglow (2015).
- Lowglow scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Lucid (78.3% positive).
- Lowglow is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Lucid (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Lucid vs Lowglow — FAQ
- Should I play Lucid or Lowglow first?
- If you want chronology, Lucid (2011) came out before Lowglow (2015). 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 Lucid and Lowglow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.