Choose Kairo
Choose Kairo if you want an Adventure experience. 1,026 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kairo vs The 4th Wall
Kairo and The 4th Wall 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. Kairo (2013) is 11 years older than The 4th Wall (2024). The 4th Wall is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Kairo (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The 4th Wall
Choose The 4th Wall if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The 4th Wall launched in 2024.
Both Kairo and The 4th Wall 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
 Kairo |  The 4th Wall | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (1,026 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | GZ Storm |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Kairo (2013) is 11 years older than The 4th Wall (2024).
- The 4th Wall is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Kairo (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Kairo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The 4th Wall has no Deck rating yet.
Kairo vs The 4th Wall — FAQ
- Should I play Kairo or The 4th Wall first?
- If you want chronology, Kairo (2013) came out before The 4th Wall (2024). 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 Kairo and The 4th Wall 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 Kairo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kairo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The 4th Wall doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.