Data mining 6 vs POG XL
Data mining 6 and POG XL both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Data mining 6 (2019) is 4 years older than POG XL (2023). Data mining 6 is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than POG XL (0.55 USD vs. 1.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Data mining 6 |  POG XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.55 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blender Games | Cute Hannah's Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Data mining 6 (2019) is 4 years older than POG XL (2023).
- Data mining 6 is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than POG XL (0.55 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Data mining 6 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; POG XL has no Deck rating yet.
Data mining 6 vs POG XL — FAQ
- Should I play Data mining 6 or POG XL first?
- If you want chronology, Data mining 6 (2019) came out before POG XL (2023). 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 Data mining 6 and POG XL similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Data mining 6 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Data mining 6 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. POG XL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.