Choose Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas-
Choose Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- launched in 2017.
Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- vs Lingering Fragrance
Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- and Lingering Fragrance both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (2017) is 1 year older than Lingering Fragrance (2018). Lingering Fragrance scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (80% 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 Lingering Fragrance
Choose Lingering Fragrance if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lingering Fragrance launched in 2018.
Both Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- and Lingering Fragrance sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- |  Lingering Fragrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (25 reviews) | 96% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hollowings | BLESTWORKS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (2017) is 1 year older than Lingering Fragrance (2018).
- Lingering Fragrance scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (80% positive).
- Lingering Fragrance is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (1.19 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- is Deck Verified, Lingering Fragrance is Deck Unsupported.
Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- vs Lingering Fragrance — FAQ
- Should I play Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- or Lingering Fragrance first?
- If you want chronology, Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- (2017) came out before Lingering Fragrance (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 Crimson Imprint plus -Nonexistent Christmas- and Lingering Fragrance similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.