Choose Alchemic Cutie
Choose Alchemic Cutie if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alchemic Cutie launched in 2021.
Alchemic Cutie vs A Story About Birds
Alchemic Cutie and A Story About Birds both land in Indie, RPG, 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, RPG, Casual on Steam. Alchemic Cutie (2021) is 3 years older than A Story About Birds (2024). A Story About Birds scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Alchemic Cutie (57.9% 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 A Story About Birds
Choose A Story About Birds if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Story About Birds launched in 2024.
Both Alchemic Cutie and A Story About Birds sit in Indie, RPG, 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
 Alchemic Cutie |  A Story About Birds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.9% positive (19 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vakio, Viridian Software | bernie wick |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Alchemic Cutie (2021) is 3 years older than A Story About Birds (2024).
- A Story About Birds scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Alchemic Cutie (57.9% positive).
- A Story About Birds is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Alchemic Cutie (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Alchemic Cutie is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A Story About Birds has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemic Cutie vs A Story About Birds — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemic Cutie or A Story About Birds first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemic Cutie (2021) came out before A Story About Birds (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 Alchemic Cutie and A Story About Birds similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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.
- Does Alchemic Cutie run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alchemic Cutie is rated Deck Verified by Valve. A Story About Birds doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.