Choose Pokaban
Choose Pokaban if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pokaban launched in 2022.
Pokaban vs Mistified
Pokaban and Mistified 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 3 years older than Mistified (2025). Pokaban is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Mistified (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Mistified
Choose Mistified if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mistified launched in 2025.
Both Pokaban and Mistified 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 |  Mistified | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mashumafi | SpiceBound Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pokaban (2022) is 3 years older than Mistified (2025).
- Pokaban is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Mistified (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Pokaban vs Mistified — FAQ
- Should I play Pokaban or Mistified first?
- If you want chronology, Pokaban (2022) came out before Mistified (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 Pokaban and Mistified 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.