Choose Simulacrum
Choose Simulacrum if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Simulacrum launched in 2022.
Simulacrum vs TICKDOWN
Simulacrum and TICKDOWN both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Simulacrum (2022) is 1 year older than TICKDOWN (2023). Simulacrum is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than TICKDOWN (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 TICKDOWN
Choose TICKDOWN if you want an Indie experience. TICKDOWN launched in 2023.
Both Simulacrum and TICKDOWN sit in Action 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
 Simulacrum |  TICKDOWN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ToasterWare | DYZANTINE |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Simulacrum (2022) is 1 year older than TICKDOWN (2023).
- Simulacrum is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than TICKDOWN (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Simulacrum vs TICKDOWN — FAQ
- Should I play Simulacrum or TICKDOWN first?
- If you want chronology, Simulacrum (2022) came out before TICKDOWN (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 Simulacrum and TICKDOWN similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.