Choose Kavel
Choose Kavel if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Kavel launched in 2021.
Kavel vs Read Clock Time
Kavel and Read Clock Time 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. Kavel (2021) is 1 year older than Read Clock Time (2022). Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Read Clock Time (88% 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 Read Clock Time
Choose Read Clock Time if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Read Clock Time launched in 2022.
Both Kavel and Read Clock Time sit in 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
 Kavel |  Read Clock Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 88% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jerry Verhoeven | Five Percents |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Kavel (2021) is 1 year older than Read Clock Time (2022).
- Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Read Clock Time (88% positive).
- Read Clock Time is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Kavel (0.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Kavel vs Read Clock Time — FAQ
- Should I play Kavel or Read Clock Time first?
- If you want chronology, Kavel (2021) came out before Read Clock Time (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 Kavel and Read Clock Time 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.