Choose Bot Patrol
Choose Bot Patrol if you want an Adventure experience. Bot Patrol launched in 2024.
Bot Patrol vs PLUG IN
Bot Patrol and PLUG IN both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Bot Patrol (2024) is 2 years older than PLUG IN (2026). PLUG IN is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than Bot Patrol (3.59 USD vs. 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 PLUG IN
Choose PLUG IN if it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. PLUG IN launched in 2026.
Both Bot Patrol and PLUG IN sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Bot Patrol |  PLUG IN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | a.mighty.dish | 9900 Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Bot Patrol (2024) is 2 years older than PLUG IN (2026).
- PLUG IN is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than Bot Patrol (3.59 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Bot Patrol vs PLUG IN — FAQ
- Should I play Bot Patrol or PLUG IN first?
- If you want chronology, Bot Patrol (2024) came out before PLUG IN (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 Bot Patrol and PLUG IN similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.