Choose XOL
Choose XOL if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. XOL launched in 2020.
XOL vs Pogoman
XOL and Pogoman both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. XOL (2020) is 3 years older than Pogoman (2023). XOL is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Pogoman (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Pogoman
Choose Pogoman if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pogoman launched in 2023.
Both XOL and Pogoman sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 XOL |  Pogoman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Sports, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Endice Software | Ondřej Hladík |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- XOL (2020) is 3 years older than Pogoman (2023).
- XOL is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Pogoman (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
XOL vs Pogoman — FAQ
- Should I play XOL or Pogoman first?
- If you want chronology, XOL (2020) came out before Pogoman (2023). 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 XOL and Pogoman similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.