Choose 98xx
Choose 98xx if you want a Simulation experience. 98xx launched in 2023.
98xx vs ISKRA
98xx and ISKRA 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. 98xx (2023) is 3 years older than ISKRA (2026). 98xx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ISKRA has no Deck rating yet. 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 ISKRA
Choose ISKRA if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ISKRA launched in 2026.
Both 98xx and ISKRA 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
 98xx |  ISKRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.3% positive (290 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JacksonG13 | Sons of Welder, Mystic Moth |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- 98xx (2023) is 3 years older than ISKRA (2026).
- 98xx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ISKRA has no Deck rating yet.
98xx vs ISKRA — FAQ
- Should I play 98xx or ISKRA first?
- If you want chronology, 98xx (2023) came out before ISKRA (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 98xx and ISKRA 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 98xx run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 98xx is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ISKRA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.