Choose Primordia
Choose Primordia if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,376 Steam reviews back the pick.
Primordia vs Cat's Request
Primordia and Cat's Request both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Primordia (2012) is 11 years older than Cat's Request (2023). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Primordia: 2,376 reviews, Cat's Request: 33). 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 Cat's Request
Choose Cat's Request if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Request launched in 2023.
Both Primordia and Cat's Request sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.3% vs 97% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Primordia |  Cat's Request | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (2,376 reviews) | 97% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wormwood Studios | BOV |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Primordia (2012) is 11 years older than Cat's Request (2023).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Primordia: 2,376 reviews, Cat's Request: 33).
- Cat's Request is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Primordia (4.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Primordia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cat's Request has no Deck rating yet.
Primordia vs Cat's Request — FAQ
- Should I play Primordia or Cat's Request first?
- If you want chronology, Primordia (2012) came out before Cat's Request (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 Primordia and Cat's Request similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Primordia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Primordia is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cat's Request doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.