Choose RETRIS
Choose RETRIS if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. RETRIS launched in 2023.
RETRIS vs TV Kid
RETRIS and TV Kid both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. TV Kid (2021) is 2 years older than RETRIS (2023). RETRIS is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than TV Kid (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 TV Kid
Choose TV Kid if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TV Kid launched in 2021.
Both RETRIS and TV Kid sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 RETRIS |  TV Kid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 92.3% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KAKAOS | Astrid Ztar |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- TV Kid (2021) is 2 years older than RETRIS (2023).
- RETRIS is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than TV Kid (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
RETRIS vs TV Kid — FAQ
- Should I play RETRIS or TV Kid first?
- If you want chronology, TV Kid (2021) came out before RETRIS (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 RETRIS and TV Kid similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.