Choose The doll
Choose The doll if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. The doll launched in 2023.
The doll vs Provoron
The doll and Provoron both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The doll (2023) is 3 years older than Provoron (2026). The doll is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Provoron (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Provoron
Choose Provoron if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Provoron launched in 2026.
Both The doll and Provoron sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 The doll |  Provoron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 86.1% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dark Light Studio | Tara Kan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The doll (2023) is 3 years older than Provoron (2026).
- The doll is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Provoron (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
The doll vs Provoron — FAQ
- Should I play The doll or Provoron first?
- If you want chronology, The doll (2023) came out before Provoron (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 The doll and Provoron similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.