Choose POPOP!
Choose POPOP! if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. POPOP! launched in 2021.
POPOP! vs The Tree
POPOP! and The Tree both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. POPOP! (2021) is 1 year older than The Tree (2022). POPOP! is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Tree (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Tree
Choose The Tree if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Tree launched in 2022.
Both POPOP! and The Tree sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 POPOP! |  The Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd | Game Parts |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- POPOP! (2021) is 1 year older than The Tree (2022).
- POPOP! is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Tree (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
POPOP! vs The Tree — FAQ
- Should I play POPOP! or The Tree first?
- If you want chronology, POPOP! (2021) came out before The Tree (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 POPOP! and The Tree similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.