Choose Blank Frame
Choose Blank Frame if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blank Frame launched in 2022.
Blank Frame vs Smell like a puddle
Blank Frame and Smell like a puddle both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Blank Frame (2022) is 3 years older than Smell like a puddle (2025). Smell like a puddle is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blank Frame (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Smell like a puddle
Choose Smell like a puddle if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smell like a puddle launched in 2025.
Both Blank Frame and Smell like a puddle sit in Indie 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
 Blank Frame |  Smell like a puddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (62 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Through Tunnel | Leonteva Irina |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Blank Frame (2022) is 3 years older than Smell like a puddle (2025).
- Smell like a puddle is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blank Frame (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Blank Frame vs Smell like a puddle — FAQ
- Should I play Blank Frame or Smell like a puddle first?
- If you want chronology, Blank Frame (2022) came out before Smell like a puddle (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 Blank Frame and Smell like a puddle similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.