Choose Some Distant Memory
Choose Some Distant Memory if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 146 reviews.
Some Distant Memory vs BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
Some Distant Memory and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION 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. Some Distant Memory (2019) is 1 year older than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020). Some Distant Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (77.8% 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 BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
Choose BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION launched in 2020.
Both Some Distant Memory and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION 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
 Some Distant Memory |  BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (146 reviews) | 77.8% positive (257 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Galvanic Games | THE BROTHERHOOD |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Some Distant Memory (2019) is 1 year older than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020).
- Some Distant Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (77.8% positive).
- BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Some Distant Memory (12.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Some Distant Memory vs BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION — FAQ
- Which is better, Some Distant Memory or BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION?
- On Steam reviews Some Distant Memory scores higher (93.2% positive) than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (77.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Some Distant Memory is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Some Distant Memory or BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION first?
- If you want chronology, Some Distant Memory (2019) came out before BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020). 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 BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION 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.