Choose Kakuro
Choose Kakuro if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kakuro launched in 2019.
Kakuro vs Read Clock Time
Kakuro and Read Clock Time both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Kakuro (2019) is 3 years older than Read Clock Time (2022). Read Clock Time scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Kakuro (25% 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 Read Clock Time
Choose Read Clock Time if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Read Clock Time launched in 2022.
Both Kakuro and Read Clock Time sit in 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
 Kakuro |  Read Clock Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25% positive (12 reviews) | 88% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | screwyman | Five Percents |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Kakuro (2019) is 3 years older than Read Clock Time (2022).
- Read Clock Time scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Kakuro (25% positive).
- Read Clock Time is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Kakuro (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Kakuro vs Read Clock Time — FAQ
- Should I play Kakuro or Read Clock Time first?
- If you want chronology, Kakuro (2019) came out before Read Clock Time (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 Kakuro and Read Clock Time similar?
- They overlap on 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.