Choose Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time
Choose Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time launched in 2018.
Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time vs ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory
Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time and ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory 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. Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (2018) is 6 years older than ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory (2024). ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (87.5% 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 ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory
Choose ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory launched in 2024.
Both Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time and ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory sit in Indie and 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
 Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time |  ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (32 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cotton Game | Cotton Game |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (2018) is 6 years older than ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory (2024).
- ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (87.5% positive).
- ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time has no Deck rating yet.
Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time vs ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory — FAQ
- Should I play Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time or ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory first?
- If you want chronology, Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time (2018) came out before ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory (2024). 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 Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time and ISOLAND4: The Anchor of Memory 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.