Choose Splice
Choose Splice if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Splice launched in 2012.
Splice vs Pirates on Target
Splice and Pirates on Target both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Splice (2012) is 10 years older than Pirates on Target (2022). Pirates on Target is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splice (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Pirates on Target
Choose Pirates on Target if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pirates on Target launched in 2022.
Both Splice and Pirates on Target sit in Indie and 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
 Splice |  Pirates on Target | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (148 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cipher Prime Studios | RainForest Games, 9Ratones |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Splice (2012) is 10 years older than Pirates on Target (2022).
- Pirates on Target is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splice (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Splice is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pirates on Target has no Deck rating yet.
Splice vs Pirates on Target — FAQ
- Should I play Splice or Pirates on Target first?
- If you want chronology, Splice (2012) came out before Pirates on Target (2022). 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 Splice and Pirates on Target similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Splice run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splice is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pirates on Target doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.