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Cold House vs Poppy Playtime

Cold House and Poppy Playtime 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. Poppy Playtime (2021) is 1 year older than Cold House (2022). Poppy Playtime scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Cold House (39.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Cold House vs Poppy Playtime — Steam metadata comparison
Cold House — Steam game coverCold HousePoppy Playtime — Steam game coverPoppy Playtime
Released20222021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews39.5% positive (43 reviews)88.1% positive (59,931 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMenge StudioMob Entertainment

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Cold House vs Poppy Playtime — FAQ

Should I play Cold House or Poppy Playtime first?
If you want chronology, Poppy Playtime (2021) came out before Cold House (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 Cold House and Poppy Playtime 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.
Is Poppy Playtime free?
Yes — Poppy Playtime is a free-to-play Steam title. Cold House is paid (4.99 USD).