Choose Kvark
Choose Kvark if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kvark launched in 2024.
Kvark vs The Island of Thugs
Kvark and The Island of Thugs 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. Kvark (2024) is 1 year older than The Island of Thugs (2025). The Island of Thugs scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Kvark (87.7% 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 The Island of Thugs
Choose The Island of Thugs if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Island of Thugs launched in 2025.
Both Kvark and The Island of Thugs 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
 Kvark |  The Island of Thugs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.7% positive (203 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Latest Past, Perun Creative | Big Green Platypus |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Kvark (2024) is 1 year older than The Island of Thugs (2025).
- The Island of Thugs scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Kvark (87.7% positive).
- The Island of Thugs is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Kvark (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Kvark is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Island of Thugs has no Deck rating yet.
Kvark vs The Island of Thugs — FAQ
- Should I play Kvark or The Island of Thugs first?
- If you want chronology, Kvark (2024) came out before The Island of Thugs (2025). 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 Kvark and The Island of Thugs 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.
- Does Kvark run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kvark is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Island of Thugs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.