Choose The fairy tale you don't know
Choose The fairy tale you don't know if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. The fairy tale you don't know launched in 2021.
The fairy tale you don't know vs BeadsPopper
The fairy tale you don't know and BeadsPopper both land in Indie, RPG, 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, RPG, Casual on Steam. The fairy tale you don't know (2021) is 2 years older than BeadsPopper (2023). BeadsPopper scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than The fairy tale you don't know (47.6% 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 BeadsPopper
Choose BeadsPopper if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. BeadsPopper launched in 2023.
Both The fairy tale you don't know and BeadsPopper sit in Indie, RPG, and Casual 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 fairy tale you don't know |  BeadsPopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.59 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Panjandrum / ふらいんぐパンジャンドラム | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- The fairy tale you don't know (2021) is 2 years older than BeadsPopper (2023).
- BeadsPopper scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than The fairy tale you don't know (47.6% positive).
- BeadsPopper is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than The fairy tale you don't know (3.99 USD vs. 7.59 USD).
- The fairy tale you don't know is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BeadsPopper has no Deck rating yet.
The fairy tale you don't know vs BeadsPopper — FAQ
- Should I play The fairy tale you don't know or BeadsPopper first?
- If you want chronology, The fairy tale you don't know (2021) came out before BeadsPopper (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 The fairy tale you don't know and BeadsPopper similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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 The fairy tale you don't know run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The fairy tale you don't know is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BeadsPopper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.