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Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle vs Ducks in a Row

Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle and Ducks in a Row both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle (2023) is 1 year older than Ducks in a Row (2024). Ducks in a Row is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle

Choose Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle if you want an Adventure experience. Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle launched in 2023.

Choose Ducks in a Row

Choose Ducks in a Row if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ducks in a Row launched in 2024.

Both Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle and Ducks in a Row sit in 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

Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle vs Ducks in a Row — Steam metadata comparison
Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle — Steam game coverPixel Boy - Lost in the CastleDucks in a Row — Steam game coverDucks in a Row
Released20232024
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAppsgearsGoofy Gourd Studios

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Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle vs Ducks in a Row — FAQ

Should I play Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle or Ducks in a Row first?
If you want chronology, Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle (2023) came out before Ducks in a Row (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 Pixel Boy - Lost in the Castle and Ducks in a Row similar?
They overlap on 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.