Choose CLeM
Choose CLeM if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CLeM launched in 2024.
CLeM vs Them
CLeM and Them both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. CLeM (2024) is 1 year older than Them (2025). CLeM scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Them (89.3% positive). 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 Them
Choose Them if you want an Action game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 34% cheaper on the Steam Store. Them launched in 2025.
Both CLeM and Them sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.9% vs 89.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 CLeM |  Them | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.39 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (110 reviews) | 89.3% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mango Protocol | Lexip Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CLeM (2024) is 1 year older than Them (2025).
- CLeM scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Them (89.3% positive).
- Them is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than CLeM (4.19 USD vs. 6.39 USD).
- CLeM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Them has no Deck rating yet.
CLeM vs Them — FAQ
- Should I play CLeM or Them first?
- If you want chronology, CLeM (2024) came out before Them (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 CLeM and Them similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does CLeM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CLeM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Them doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.