Choose CLeM
Choose CLeM if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CLeM launched in 2024.
CLeM vs pond thing
CLeM and pond thing both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. CLeM (2024) is 2 years older than pond thing (2026). CLeM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; pond thing has no Deck rating yet. 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 pond thing
Choose pond thing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. pond thing launched in 2026.
Both CLeM and pond thing sit in Adventure 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
 CLeM |  pond thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (110 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mango Protocol | SpringBone |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- CLeM (2024) is 2 years older than pond thing (2026).
- CLeM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; pond thing has no Deck rating yet.
CLeM vs pond thing — FAQ
- Should I play CLeM or pond thing first?
- If you want chronology, CLeM (2024) came out before pond thing (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 CLeM and pond thing similar?
- They overlap on 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. pond thing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.