Choose Opus Ludum
Choose Opus Ludum if you want an Indie experience. Opus Ludum launched in 2020.
Opus Ludum vs Pick The Lock
Opus Ludum and Pick The Lock both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Opus Ludum (2020) is 2 years older than Pick The Lock (2022). Pick The Lock is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Opus Ludum (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 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 Pick The Lock
Choose Pick The Lock if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pick The Lock launched in 2022.
Both Opus Ludum and Pick The Lock sit in 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
 Opus Ludum |  Pick The Lock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fabian Esteban | beans rolls |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Opus Ludum (2020) is 2 years older than Pick The Lock (2022).
- Pick The Lock is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Opus Ludum (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Opus Ludum vs Pick The Lock — FAQ
- Should I play Opus Ludum or Pick The Lock first?
- If you want chronology, Opus Ludum (2020) came out before Pick The Lock (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 Opus Ludum and Pick The Lock similar?
- They overlap on 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.