Choose Gob
Choose Gob if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gob launched in 2021.
Gob vs The Melty Way
Gob and The Melty Way both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Gob (2021) is 5 years older than The Melty Way (2026). Gob is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Melty Way (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 The Melty Way
Choose The Melty Way if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Melty Way launched in 2026.
Both Gob and The Melty Way sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Gob |  The Melty Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terrence Donnelly | G Doublé |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gob (2021) is 5 years older than The Melty Way (2026).
- Gob is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Melty Way (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- The Melty Way is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gob has no Deck rating yet.
Gob vs The Melty Way — FAQ
- Should I play Gob or The Melty Way first?
- If you want chronology, Gob (2021) came out before The Melty Way (2026). 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 Gob and The Melty Way similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.