Choose Jgsw
Choose Jgsw if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Jgsw launched in 2021.
Jgsw vs Boardcraft: Crokinole
Jgsw and Boardcraft: Crokinole both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Jgsw (2021) is 5 years older than Boardcraft: Crokinole (2026). Jgsw is free; Boardcraft: Crokinole is paid (6.99 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 Boardcraft: Crokinole
Choose Boardcraft: Crokinole if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Boardcraft: Crokinole launched in 2026.
Both Jgsw and Boardcraft: Crokinole sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Jgsw |  Boardcraft: Crokinole | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (59 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Oose | Boardcraft Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Jgsw (2021) is 5 years older than Boardcraft: Crokinole (2026).
- Jgsw is free; Boardcraft: Crokinole is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Jgsw vs Boardcraft: Crokinole — FAQ
- Should I play Jgsw or Boardcraft: Crokinole first?
- If you want chronology, Jgsw (2021) came out before Boardcraft: Crokinole (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 Jgsw and Boardcraft: Crokinole similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Jgsw and Boardcraft: Crokinole have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Jgsw ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Boardcraft: Crokinole ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Jgsw free?
- Yes — Jgsw is a free-to-play Steam title. Boardcraft: Crokinole is paid (6.99 USD).