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SEASON: A letter to the future vs HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE

SEASON: A letter to the future and HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE 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. Both released in 2023. HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than SEASON: A letter to the future (94.9% 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 SEASON: A letter to the future

Choose SEASON: A letter to the future if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SEASON: A letter to the future launched in 2023.

Choose HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE

Choose HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.4% positive across 229 reviews.

Both SEASON: A letter to the future and HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE 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

SEASON: A letter to the future vs HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE — Steam metadata comparison
SEASON: A letter to the future — Steam game coverSEASON: A letter to the futureHOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE — Steam game coverHOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE
Released20232023
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews94.9% positive (801 reviews)97.4% positive (229 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersScavengers StudioMotvind Studios

Side by side

SEASON: A letter to the future vs HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE — FAQ

Which is better, SEASON: A letter to the future or HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE?
On Steam reviews HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE scores higher (97.4% positive) than SEASON: A letter to the future (94.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Are SEASON: A letter to the future and HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE 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.
Is HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE free?
Yes — HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is a free-to-play Steam title. SEASON: A letter to the future is paid (24.99 USD).
Does SEASON: A letter to the future run on Steam Deck?
Yes — SEASON: A letter to the future is rated Deck Verified by Valve. HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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