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Gnome vs Clink

Gnome and Clink 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. Gnome (2023) is 2 years older than Clink (2025). Clink is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Gnome (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Gnome

Choose Gnome if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gnome launched in 2023.

Choose Clink

Choose Clink if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Clink launched in 2025.

Both Gnome and Clink 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

Gnome vs Clink — Steam metadata comparison
Gnome — Steam game coverGnomeClink — Steam game coverClink
Released20232025
GenresIndieIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews76.1% positive (46 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersechomuneBeshbarmak games

Side by side

Gnome vs Clink — FAQ

Should I play Gnome or Clink first?
If you want chronology, Gnome (2023) came out before Clink (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 Gnome and Clink 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.