Choose FEZ
Choose FEZ if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
FEZ vs PONCHO
FEZ and PONCHO both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. FEZ (2013) is 2 years older than PONCHO (2015). FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than PONCHO (63.5% 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 PONCHO
Choose PONCHO if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PONCHO launched in 2015.
Both FEZ and PONCHO sit in 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
 FEZ |  PONCHO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (6,224 reviews) | 63.5% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polytron Corporation | Delve Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- FEZ (2013) is 2 years older than PONCHO (2015).
- FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than PONCHO (63.5% positive).
- PONCHO is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than FEZ (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FEZ is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PONCHO has no Deck rating yet.
FEZ vs PONCHO — FAQ
- Should I play FEZ or PONCHO first?
- If you want chronology, FEZ (2013) came out before PONCHO (2015). 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 FEZ and PONCHO similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does FEZ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FEZ is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PONCHO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.