Choose Boogeyman 3
Choose Boogeyman 3 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Boogeyman 3 launched in 2023.
Boogeyman 3 vs CRUELTY
Boogeyman 3 and CRUELTY both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Boogeyman 3 (2023) is 1 year older than CRUELTY (2024). CRUELTY scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Boogeyman 3 (70% 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 CRUELTY
Choose CRUELTY if you want an Action and Adventure experience. CRUELTY launched in 2024.
Both Boogeyman 3 and CRUELTY sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Boogeyman 3 |  CRUELTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 77.1% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clockwork Wolf | 838s Maniacs |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Boogeyman 3 (2023) is 1 year older than CRUELTY (2024).
- CRUELTY scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Boogeyman 3 (70% positive).
- Boogeyman 3 is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than CRUELTY (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Boogeyman 3 vs CRUELTY — FAQ
- Should I play Boogeyman 3 or CRUELTY first?
- If you want chronology, Boogeyman 3 (2023) came out before CRUELTY (2024). 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 Boogeyman 3 and CRUELTY similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.