Choose Smart Gecko
Choose Smart Gecko if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smart Gecko launched in 2019.
Smart Gecko vs SokoChess
Smart Gecko and SokoChess both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Smart Gecko (2019) is 3 years older than SokoChess (2022). Smart Gecko is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than SokoChess (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 SokoChess
Choose SokoChess if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SokoChess launched in 2022.
Both Smart Gecko and SokoChess sit in Strategy, 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
 Smart Gecko |  SokoChess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 92.9% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nayvos Games | Daisy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Smart Gecko (2019) is 3 years older than SokoChess (2022).
- Smart Gecko is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than SokoChess (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Smart Gecko vs SokoChess — FAQ
- Should I play Smart Gecko or SokoChess first?
- If you want chronology, Smart Gecko (2019) came out before SokoChess (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 Smart Gecko and SokoChess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.