CheckOut vs Don't Play This
CheckOut and Don't Play This 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. CheckOut (2024) is 2 years older than Don't Play This (2026). CheckOut scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Don't Play This (86% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 CheckOut |  Don't Play This | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | 86% positive (164 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 160dev | Admia, a1esska, Notex |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CheckOut (2024) is 2 years older than Don't Play This (2026).
- CheckOut scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Don't Play This (86% positive).
- CheckOut is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Don't Play This (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Don't Play This is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CheckOut has no Deck rating yet.
CheckOut vs Don't Play This — FAQ
- Should I play CheckOut or Don't Play This first?
- If you want chronology, CheckOut (2024) came out before Don't Play This (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 CheckOut and Don't Play This 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.