Choose PROJECT 13
Choose PROJECT 13 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. PROJECT 13 launched in 2024.
PROJECT 13 vs Kickin' Elevator
PROJECT 13 and Kickin' Elevator 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. Kickin' Elevator is free; PROJECT 13 is paid (3.99 USD). PROJECT 13 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kickin' Elevator 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 Kickin' Elevator
Choose Kickin' Elevator if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both PROJECT 13 and Kickin' Elevator 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
 PROJECT 13 |  Kickin' Elevator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (73 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VirtualVillain, Drybread | Byking RooKIES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Kickin' Elevator is free; PROJECT 13 is paid (3.99 USD).
- PROJECT 13 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kickin' Elevator has no Deck rating yet.
PROJECT 13 vs Kickin' Elevator — FAQ
- Are PROJECT 13 and Kickin' Elevator 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.
- Is Kickin' Elevator free?
- Yes — Kickin' Elevator is a free-to-play Steam title. PROJECT 13 is paid (3.99 USD).
- Does PROJECT 13 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PROJECT 13 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kickin' Elevator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.