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A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Pawsky

A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Pawsky 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. A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 4 years older than Pawsky (2025). Pawsky is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than A YEAR OF SPRINGS (1.99 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 A YEAR OF SPRINGS

Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A YEAR OF SPRINGS launched in 2021.

Choose Pawsky

Choose Pawsky if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pawsky launched in 2025.

Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Pawsky sit in Casual on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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

A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Pawsky — Steam metadata comparison
A YEAR OF SPRINGS — Steam game coverA YEAR OF SPRINGSPawsky — Steam game coverPawsky
Released20212025
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualAction, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews99.7% positive (611 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersnpckcSimDevs

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A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Pawsky — FAQ

Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or Pawsky first?
If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before Pawsky (2025). 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 A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Pawsky 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.
Does A YEAR OF SPRINGS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — A YEAR OF SPRINGS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pawsky doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Pawsky — Verdict (2026) · imho.run