Choose Side by Size
Choose Side by Size if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Side by Size launched in 2023.
Side by Size vs Roku and Rei
Side by Size and Roku and Rei both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Side by Size (2023) is 1 year older than Roku and Rei (2024). Roku and Rei is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Side by Size (3.99 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 Roku and Rei
Choose Roku and Rei if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roku and Rei launched in 2024.
Both Side by Size and Roku and Rei sit in Strategy and 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
 Side by Size |  Roku and Rei | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zac E | 6Zeri, Roican |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Side by Size (2023) is 1 year older than Roku and Rei (2024).
- Roku and Rei is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Side by Size (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Side by Size vs Roku and Rei — FAQ
- Should I play Side by Size or Roku and Rei first?
- If you want chronology, Side by Size (2023) came out before Roku and Rei (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 Side by Size and Roku and Rei similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.