Choose A guard walks into a tavern
Choose A guard walks into a tavern if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A guard walks into a tavern launched in 2023.
A guard walks into a tavern vs TryAndLove
A guard walks into a tavern and TryAndLove both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. A guard walks into a tavern (2023) is 1 year older than TryAndLove (2024). TryAndLove is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than A guard walks into a tavern (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 TryAndLove
Choose TryAndLove if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TryAndLove launched in 2024.
Both A guard walks into a tavern and TryAndLove sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 A guard walks into a tavern |  TryAndLove | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 71.4% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SuQing | MYSTERY CROWN |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- A guard walks into a tavern (2023) is 1 year older than TryAndLove (2024).
- TryAndLove is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than A guard walks into a tavern (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- A guard walks into a tavern is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TryAndLove has no Deck rating yet.
A guard walks into a tavern vs TryAndLove — FAQ
- Should I play A guard walks into a tavern or TryAndLove first?
- If you want chronology, A guard walks into a tavern (2023) came out before TryAndLove (2024). 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 A guard walks into a tavern and TryAndLove similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 A guard walks into a tavern run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A guard walks into a tavern is rated Deck Playable by Valve. TryAndLove doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.