Choose The Hepatica Spring
Choose The Hepatica Spring if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Hepatica Spring launched in 2022.
The Hepatica Spring vs Plastic Trick
The Hepatica Spring and Plastic Trick 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. The Hepatica Spring (2022) is 2 years older than Plastic Trick (2024). Plastic Trick scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than The Hepatica Spring (72.7% 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 Plastic Trick
Choose Plastic Trick if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. Plastic Trick launched in 2024.
Both The Hepatica Spring and Plastic Trick 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
 The Hepatica Spring |  Plastic Trick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gallium Games | Nochi Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Hepatica Spring (2022) is 2 years older than Plastic Trick (2024).
- Plastic Trick scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than The Hepatica Spring (72.7% positive).
- The Hepatica Spring is free; Plastic Trick is paid (9.09 USD).
The Hepatica Spring vs Plastic Trick — FAQ
- Should I play The Hepatica Spring or Plastic Trick first?
- If you want chronology, The Hepatica Spring (2022) came out before Plastic Trick (2024). 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 The Hepatica Spring and Plastic Trick 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.
- Is The Hepatica Spring free?
- Yes — The Hepatica Spring is a free-to-play Steam title. Plastic Trick is paid (9.09 USD).