Choose 89
Choose 89 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 89 launched in 2022.
89 vs Ruin
89 and Ruin both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. 89 (2022) is 1 year older than Ruin (2023). Ruin is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than 89 (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Ruin
Choose Ruin if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ruin launched in 2023.
Both 89 and Ruin sit in Action and Indie 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
 89 |  Ruin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | H-Pie Game Studio | Paridot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 89 (2022) is 1 year older than Ruin (2023).
- Ruin is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than 89 (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
89 vs Ruin — FAQ
- Should I play 89 or Ruin first?
- If you want chronology, 89 (2022) came out before Ruin (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 89 and Ruin similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.