Choose PieClicker
Choose PieClicker if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. PieClicker launched in 2023.
PieClicker vs Holoidle
PieClicker and Holoidle both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. PieClicker (2023) is 2 years older than Holoidle (2025). PieClicker scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Holoidle (80.5% 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 Holoidle
Choose Holoidle if you want a Simulation experience. Holoidle launched in 2025.
Both PieClicker and Holoidle sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 PieClicker |  Holoidle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | 80.5% positive (231 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | kgsensei, CopyPaste Games | Kindred Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- PieClicker (2023) is 2 years older than Holoidle (2025).
- PieClicker scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Holoidle (80.5% positive).
- PieClicker is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Holoidle (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: PieClicker is Deck Unsupported, Holoidle is Deck Playable.
PieClicker vs Holoidle — FAQ
- Should I play PieClicker or Holoidle first?
- If you want chronology, PieClicker (2023) came out before Holoidle (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 PieClicker and Holoidle similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.