Choose Kairo
Choose Kairo if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,026 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kairo vs Lobsterpunk
Kairo and Lobsterpunk 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. Kairo (2013) is 13 years older than Lobsterpunk (2026). Lobsterpunk is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Kairo (4.99 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 Lobsterpunk
Choose Lobsterpunk if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lobsterpunk launched in 2026.
Both Kairo and Lobsterpunk sit in Indie and Adventure 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 |  Lobsterpunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (1,026 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | Carter Diaz de Leon |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kairo (2013) is 13 years older than Lobsterpunk (2026).
- Lobsterpunk is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Kairo (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Kairo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lobsterpunk has no Deck rating yet.
Kairo vs Lobsterpunk — FAQ
- Should I play Kairo or Lobsterpunk first?
- If you want chronology, Kairo (2013) came out before Lobsterpunk (2026). 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 Lobsterpunk 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 Kairo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kairo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lobsterpunk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.