Choose The Scam
Choose The Scam if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. The Scam launched in 2020.
The Scam vs Quoin
The Scam and Quoin both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Scam (2020) is 2 years older than Quoin (2022). Quoin is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Scam (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Quoin
Choose Quoin if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quoin launched in 2022.
Both The Scam and Quoin sit in Action and Indie 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 Scam |  Quoin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sean Marty | Tenzin567 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Scam (2020) is 2 years older than Quoin (2022).
- Quoin is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Scam (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Scam vs Quoin — FAQ
- Should I play The Scam or Quoin first?
- If you want chronology, The Scam (2020) came out before Quoin (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 Scam and Quoin similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.