Choose Lair of the Clockwork God
Choose Lair of the Clockwork God if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lair of the Clockwork God launched in 2020.
Lair of the Clockwork God vs The Helper
Lair of the Clockwork God and The Helper both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lair of the Clockwork God (2020) is 3 years older than The Helper (2023). The Helper scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lair of the Clockwork God (93.3% 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 The Helper
Choose The Helper if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Helper launched in 2023.
Both Lair of the Clockwork God and The Helper sit in Action, 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
 Lair of the Clockwork God |  The Helper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (624 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Size Five Games | Scout Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lair of the Clockwork God (2020) is 3 years older than The Helper (2023).
- The Helper scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Lair of the Clockwork God (93.3% positive).
- The Helper is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lair of the Clockwork God is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Helper has no Deck rating yet.
Lair of the Clockwork God vs The Helper — FAQ
- Should I play Lair of the Clockwork God or The Helper first?
- If you want chronology, Lair of the Clockwork God (2020) came out before The Helper (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 Lair of the Clockwork God and The Helper similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Lair of the Clockwork God run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lair of the Clockwork God is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Helper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.