Choose Gnomes & Goblins
Choose Gnomes & Goblins if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support. Gnomes & Goblins launched in 2020.
Gnomes & Goblins vs Aquarium Adventures
Gnomes & Goblins and Aquarium Adventures both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Gnomes & Goblins (2020) is 5 years older than Aquarium Adventures (2025). Aquarium Adventures is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gnomes & Goblins (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Aquarium Adventures
Choose Aquarium Adventures if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aquarium Adventures launched in 2025.
Both Gnomes & Goblins and Aquarium Adventures sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 Gnomes & Goblins |  Aquarium Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (78 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wevr, Inc. | Frame Sixty Labs, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Gnomes & Goblins (2020) is 5 years older than Aquarium Adventures (2025).
- Aquarium Adventures is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gnomes & Goblins (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Gnomes & Goblins vs Aquarium Adventures — FAQ
- Should I play Gnomes & Goblins or Aquarium Adventures first?
- If you want chronology, Gnomes & Goblins (2020) came out before Aquarium Adventures (2025). 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 Gnomes & Goblins and Aquarium Adventures similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.