Choose Quantum Conundrum
Choose Quantum Conundrum if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,308 Steam reviews back the pick.
Quantum Conundrum vs Fail to Win
Quantum Conundrum and Fail to Win 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. Quantum Conundrum (2012) is 9 years older than Fail to Win (2021). Fail to Win is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Conundrum (4.99 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 Fail to Win
Choose Fail to Win if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fail to Win launched in 2021.
Both Quantum Conundrum and Fail to Win 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
 Quantum Conundrum |  Fail to Win | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (1,308 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Airtight Games | Ty Kennington |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Quantum Conundrum (2012) is 9 years older than Fail to Win (2021).
- Fail to Win is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Conundrum (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Quantum Conundrum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fail to Win has no Deck rating yet.
Quantum Conundrum vs Fail to Win — FAQ
- Should I play Quantum Conundrum or Fail to Win first?
- If you want chronology, Quantum Conundrum (2012) came out before Fail to Win (2021). 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 Quantum Conundrum and Fail to Win 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.
- Does Quantum Conundrum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Quantum Conundrum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fail to Win doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.