Choose The Clockworker
Choose The Clockworker if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Clockworker launched in 2021.
The Clockworker vs F-Rank hero story
The Clockworker and F-Rank hero story 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. The Clockworker (2021) is 1 year older than F-Rank hero story (2022). The Clockworker is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than F-Rank hero story (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 F-Rank hero story
Choose F-Rank hero story if you want an Early Access experience. F-Rank hero story launched in 2022.
Both The Clockworker and F-Rank hero story 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
 The Clockworker |  F-Rank hero story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ixeria, MadBee | Funny game studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Clockworker (2021) is 1 year older than F-Rank hero story (2022).
- The Clockworker is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than F-Rank hero story (1.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
The Clockworker vs F-Rank hero story — FAQ
- Should I play The Clockworker or F-Rank hero story first?
- If you want chronology, The Clockworker (2021) came out before F-Rank hero story (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 The Clockworker and F-Rank hero story 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.