Choose Imaginaria
Choose Imaginaria if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Imaginaria launched in 2021.
Imaginaria vs Penguin Colony
Imaginaria and Penguin Colony both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Imaginaria (2021) is 5 years older than Penguin Colony (2026). 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 Penguin Colony
Choose Penguin Colony if you want an Action and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Penguin Colony launched in 2026.
Both Imaginaria and Penguin Colony sit in 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
 Imaginaria |  Penguin Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orbis Tertius Games | ORIGAME DIGITAL |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Imaginaria (2021) is 5 years older than Penguin Colony (2026).
Imaginaria vs Penguin Colony — FAQ
- Should I play Imaginaria or Penguin Colony first?
- If you want chronology, Imaginaria (2021) came out before Penguin Colony (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 Imaginaria and Penguin Colony similar?
- They overlap on 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.