Choose Archaeogem
Choose Archaeogem if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Archaeogem launched in 2024.
Archaeogem vs Joey The Duck
Archaeogem and Joey The Duck both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Archaeogem (2024) is 2 years older than Joey The Duck (2026). Joey The Duck scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Archaeogem (76.6% 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 Joey The Duck
Choose Joey The Duck if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Joey The Duck launched in 2026.
Both Archaeogem and Joey The Duck sit in Adventure 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
 Archaeogem |  Joey The Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (64 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gagonfe, HugoBDesigner | Sikor |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Archaeogem (2024) is 2 years older than Joey The Duck (2026).
- Joey The Duck scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Archaeogem (76.6% positive).
- Joey The Duck is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Archaeogem (5.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Archaeogem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Joey The Duck has no Deck rating yet.
Archaeogem vs Joey The Duck — FAQ
- Should I play Archaeogem or Joey The Duck first?
- If you want chronology, Archaeogem (2024) came out before Joey The Duck (2026). 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 Archaeogem and Joey The Duck similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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 Archaeogem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Archaeogem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Joey The Duck doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.