Choose Pokaban
Choose Pokaban if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pokaban launched in 2022.
Pokaban vs Ducks in a Row
Pokaban and Ducks in a Row 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 2 years older than Ducks in a Row (2024). Pokaban is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ducks in a Row (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Ducks in a Row
Choose Ducks in a Row if you want an Indie experience. Ducks in a Row launched in 2024.
Both Pokaban and Ducks in a Row 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 |  Ducks in a Row | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mashumafi | Goofy Gourd Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pokaban (2022) is 2 years older than Ducks in a Row (2024).
- Pokaban is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ducks in a Row (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Pokaban vs Ducks in a Row — FAQ
- Should I play Pokaban or Ducks in a Row first?
- If you want chronology, Pokaban (2022) came out before Ducks in a Row (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 Pokaban and Ducks in a Row 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.