Choose Pokaban
Choose Pokaban if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pokaban launched in 2022.
Pokaban vs SokoMage
Pokaban and SokoMage both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Pokaban (2022) is 1 year older than SokoMage (2023). SokoMage is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pokaban (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 SokoMage
Choose SokoMage if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SokoMage launched in 2023.
Both Pokaban and SokoMage sit in 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
 Pokaban |  SokoMage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mashumafi | Afil Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pokaban (2022) is 1 year older than SokoMage (2023).
- SokoMage is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pokaban (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Pokaban vs SokoMage — FAQ
- Should I play Pokaban or SokoMage first?
- If you want chronology, Pokaban (2022) came out before SokoMage (2023). 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 Pokaban and SokoMage similar?
- They overlap on 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.