Choose Polda 7
Choose Polda 7 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Polda 7 launched in 2022.
Polda 7 vs Polda 5.5
Polda 7 and Polda 5.5 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Polda 7 (2022) is 4 years older than Polda 5.5 (2026). Polda 7 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Polda 5.5 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 Polda 5.5
Choose Polda 5.5 if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Polda 5.5 launched in 2026.
Both Polda 7 and Polda 5.5 sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Polda 7 |  Polda 5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (48 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zima software | Svofia |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Polda 7 (2022) is 4 years older than Polda 5.5 (2026).
- Polda 7 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Polda 5.5 has no Deck rating yet.
Polda 7 vs Polda 5.5 — FAQ
- Should I play Polda 7 or Polda 5.5 first?
- If you want chronology, Polda 7 (2022) came out before Polda 5.5 (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 Polda 7 and Polda 5.5 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Polda 7 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Polda 7 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Polda 5.5 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.