Choose Thrae
Choose Thrae if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thrae launched in 2025.
Thrae vs On Your Tail
Thrae and On Your Tail both land in Adventure, Simulation, RPG 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 share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam. On Your Tail (2024) is 1 year older than Thrae (2025). On Your Tail scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% positive) than Thrae (64.7% positive). 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 On Your Tail
Choose On Your Tail if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. On Your Tail launched in 2024.
Both Thrae and On Your Tail sit in Adventure, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Thrae |  On Your Tail | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) | 86.6% positive (179 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | skery games | Memorable Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- On Your Tail (2024) is 1 year older than Thrae (2025).
- On Your Tail scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% positive) than Thrae (64.7% positive).
- Thrae is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than On Your Tail (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- On Your Tail is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Thrae has no Deck rating yet.
Thrae vs On Your Tail — FAQ
- Should I play Thrae or On Your Tail first?
- If you want chronology, On Your Tail (2024) came out before Thrae (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 Thrae and On Your Tail similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, RPG 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.