Choose Backward poiesis
Choose Backward poiesis if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backward poiesis launched in 2024.
Backward poiesis vs Clink
Backward poiesis and Clink 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. Backward poiesis (2024) is 1 year older than Clink (2025). Backward poiesis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Clink (76.1% positive). 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 Clink
Choose Clink if you want an Adventure experience. Clink launched in 2025.
Both Backward poiesis and Clink 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
 Backward poiesis |  Clink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 76.1% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | sur | Beshbarmak games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Backward poiesis (2024) is 1 year older than Clink (2025).
- Backward poiesis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Clink (76.1% positive).
- Backward poiesis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Clink (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Backward poiesis vs Clink — FAQ
- Should I play Backward poiesis or Clink first?
- If you want chronology, Backward poiesis (2024) came out before Clink (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 Backward poiesis and Clink 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.