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Lost in the Forest vs Golden Dungeons

Lost in the Forest and Golden Dungeons both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Lost in the Forest (2017) is 1 year older than Golden Dungeons (2018). Golden Dungeons is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lost in the Forest (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 Lost in the Forest

Choose Lost in the Forest if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lost in the Forest launched in 2017.

Choose Golden Dungeons

Choose Golden Dungeons if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Golden Dungeons launched in 2018.

Both Lost in the Forest and Golden Dungeons sit in Action, 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

Lost in the Forest vs Golden Dungeons — Steam metadata comparison
Lost in the Forest — Steam game coverLost in the ForestGolden Dungeons — Steam game coverGolden Dungeons
Released20172018
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews7 reviews47.4% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMihai MorosanuGD Studio

Side by side

Lost in the Forest vs Golden Dungeons — FAQ

Should I play Lost in the Forest or Golden Dungeons first?
If you want chronology, Lost in the Forest (2017) came out before Golden Dungeons (2018). 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 Lost in the Forest and Golden Dungeons similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Lost in the Forest vs Golden Dungeons — Verdict (2026) · imho.run