Choose I was here
Choose I was here if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. I was here launched in 2017.
I was here vs THE GAME
I was here and THE GAME 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. I was here (2017) is 5 years older than THE GAME (2022). THE GAME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than I was here (20% 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 THE GAME
Choose THE GAME if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE GAME launched in 2022.
Both I was here and THE GAME 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
 I was here |  THE GAME | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 20% positive (10 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Okinawa Sunrise | Kyonbu |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- I was here (2017) is 5 years older than THE GAME (2022).
- THE GAME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than I was here (20% positive).
- I was here is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than THE GAME (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- I was here is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; THE GAME has no Deck rating yet.
I was here vs THE GAME — FAQ
- Should I play I was here or THE GAME first?
- If you want chronology, I was here (2017) came out before THE GAME (2022). 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 I was here and THE GAME 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.
- Does I was here run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — I was here is rated Deck Playable by Valve. THE GAME doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.