Choose Some Distant Memory
Choose Some Distant Memory if you want an Adventure experience. Some Distant Memory launched in 2019.
Some Distant Memory vs Buried
Some Distant Memory and Buried 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. Some Distant Memory (2019) is 3 years older than Buried (2022). Buried is free; Some Distant Memory is paid (12.99 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 Buried
Choose Buried if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Buried launched in 2022.
Both Some Distant Memory and Buried 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
 Some Distant Memory |  Buried | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (146 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Galvanic Games | NextDoorDev Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Some Distant Memory (2019) is 3 years older than Buried (2022).
- Buried is free; Some Distant Memory is paid (12.99 USD).
- Buried is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Some Distant Memory has no Deck rating yet.
Some Distant Memory vs Buried — FAQ
- Should I play Some Distant Memory or Buried first?
- If you want chronology, Some Distant Memory (2019) came out before Buried (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 Some Distant Memory and Buried 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.
- Is Buried free?
- Yes — Buried is a free-to-play Steam title. Some Distant Memory is paid (12.99 USD).