Choose Crimson Gray
Choose Crimson Gray if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Crimson Gray launched in 2017.
Crimson Gray vs Lantern Hollow
Crimson Gray and Lantern Hollow both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Crimson Gray (2017) is 9 years older than Lantern Hollow (2026). Crimson Gray is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lantern Hollow has no Deck rating yet. 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 Lantern Hollow
Choose Lantern Hollow if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lantern Hollow launched in 2026.
Both Crimson Gray and Lantern Hollow sit in Adventure 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
 Crimson Gray |  Lantern Hollow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (326 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sierra Lee | Entropy Digital Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Crimson Gray (2017) is 9 years older than Lantern Hollow (2026).
- Crimson Gray is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lantern Hollow has no Deck rating yet.
Crimson Gray vs Lantern Hollow — FAQ
- Should I play Crimson Gray or Lantern Hollow first?
- If you want chronology, Crimson Gray (2017) came out before Lantern Hollow (2026). 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 Crimson Gray and Lantern Hollow similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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 Crimson Gray run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crimson Gray is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lantern Hollow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.