Choose Vacant's Mine
Choose Vacant's Mine if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vacant's Mine launched in 2024.
Vacant's Mine vs Mind the Clown
Vacant's Mine and Mind the Clown both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Vacant's Mine (2024) is 1 year older than Mind the Clown (2025). Vacant's Mine is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Mind the Clown (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Mind the Clown
Choose Mind the Clown if you want an Action and Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. Mind the Clown launched in 2025.
Both Vacant's Mine and Mind the Clown sit in Adventure 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
 Vacant's Mine |  Mind the Clown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Refugium Games | Juan Pablo Cardoso |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Vacant's Mine (2024) is 1 year older than Mind the Clown (2025).
- Vacant's Mine is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Mind the Clown (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Vacant's Mine vs Mind the Clown — FAQ
- Should I play Vacant's Mine or Mind the Clown first?
- If you want chronology, Vacant's Mine (2024) came out before Mind the Clown (2025). 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 Vacant's Mine and Mind the Clown similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.