Choose Path Maker
Choose Path Maker if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Path Maker launched in 2020.
Path Maker vs Grocket
Path Maker and Grocket both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Path Maker (2020) is 2 years older than Grocket (2022). Path Maker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Grocket (0.99 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 Grocket
Choose Grocket if you want an Adventure and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Grocket launched in 2022.
Both Path Maker and Grocket sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Path Maker |  Grocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | NanningsGames | Noobedidoob, Elite90er |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Path Maker (2020) is 2 years older than Grocket (2022).
- Path Maker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Grocket (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Grocket has co-op; Path Maker does not.
Path Maker vs Grocket — FAQ
- Should I play Path Maker or Grocket first?
- If you want chronology, Path Maker (2020) came out before Grocket (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 Path Maker and Grocket similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Path Maker have multiplayer like Grocket?
- No. Grocket supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Path Maker is listed as single-player only.