Choose Mythic Ocean
Choose Mythic Ocean if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mythic Ocean launched in 2020.
Mythic Ocean vs Beacon Pines
Mythic Ocean and Beacon Pines both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mythic Ocean (2020) is 2 years older than Beacon Pines (2022). Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (Mythic Ocean: 97 reviews, Beacon Pines: 2,410). 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 Beacon Pines
Choose Beacon Pines if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,410 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Mythic Ocean and Beacon Pines sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.9% vs 98% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mythic Ocean |  Beacon Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (97 reviews) | 98% positive (2,410 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paralune LLC | Hiding Spot |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mythic Ocean (2020) is 2 years older than Beacon Pines (2022).
- Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (Mythic Ocean: 97 reviews, Beacon Pines: 2,410).
- Mythic Ocean is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Beacon Pines (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mythic Ocean is Deck Playable, Beacon Pines is Deck Verified.
Mythic Ocean vs Beacon Pines — FAQ
- Should I play Mythic Ocean or Beacon Pines first?
- If you want chronology, Mythic Ocean (2020) came out before Beacon Pines (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 Mythic Ocean and Beacon Pines similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.