Choose CLOWN
Choose CLOWN if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. CLOWN launched in 2020.
CLOWN vs Mirror Forge
CLOWN and Mirror Forge both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. CLOWN (2020) is 2 years older than Mirror Forge (2022). CLOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Mirror Forge (75.2% 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 Mirror Forge
Choose Mirror Forge if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. Mirror Forge launched in 2022.
Both CLOWN and Mirror Forge sit in 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
 CLOWN |  Mirror Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 75.2% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CARHAY Interactive | MystiveDev |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- CLOWN (2020) is 2 years older than Mirror Forge (2022).
- CLOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Mirror Forge (75.2% positive).
- CLOWN is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Mirror Forge (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
CLOWN vs Mirror Forge — FAQ
- Should I play CLOWN or Mirror Forge first?
- If you want chronology, CLOWN (2020) came out before Mirror Forge (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 CLOWN and Mirror Forge similar?
- They overlap on 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.