Choose Matsuro Palette
Choose Matsuro Palette if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Matsuro Palette launched in 2020.
Matsuro Palette vs Next of Kin
Matsuro Palette and Next of Kin both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Matsuro Palette (2020) is 4 years older than Next of Kin (2024). Matsuro Palette scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Next of Kin (94.4% 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 Next of Kin
Choose Next of Kin if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Next of Kin launched in 2024.
Both Matsuro Palette and Next of Kin sit in 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
 Matsuro Palette |  Next of Kin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (56 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SleepingMuseum | Spelkväll Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Matsuro Palette (2020) is 4 years older than Next of Kin (2024).
- Matsuro Palette scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Next of Kin (94.4% positive).
- Next of Kin is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Matsuro Palette (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Matsuro Palette vs Next of Kin — FAQ
- Should I play Matsuro Palette or Next of Kin first?
- If you want chronology, Matsuro Palette (2020) came out before Next of Kin (2024). 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 Matsuro Palette and Next of Kin similar?
- They overlap on 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.