Choose The Anomalous Hour
Choose The Anomalous Hour if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Anomalous Hour launched in 2024.
The Anomalous Hour vs Clink
The Anomalous Hour and Clink both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The Anomalous Hour (2024) is 1 year older than Clink (2025). The Anomalous Hour scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% 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 it matches what drew you to this matchup. Clink launched in 2025.
Both The Anomalous Hour and Clink sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 The Anomalous Hour |  Clink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (63 reviews) | 76.1% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gambir Studio | Beshbarmak games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Anomalous Hour (2024) is 1 year older than Clink (2025).
- The Anomalous Hour scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Clink (76.1% positive).
- The Anomalous Hour is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Clink (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Anomalous Hour is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Clink has no Deck rating yet.
The Anomalous Hour vs Clink — FAQ
- Should I play The Anomalous Hour or Clink first?
- If you want chronology, The Anomalous Hour (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 The Anomalous Hour and Clink similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does The Anomalous Hour run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Anomalous Hour is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Clink doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.