Choose The Curiosity
Choose The Curiosity if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Curiosity launched in 2024.
The Curiosity vs CLOWNCORE
The Curiosity and CLOWNCORE both land in Action, 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. The Curiosity (2024) is 1 year older than CLOWNCORE (2025). The Curiosity is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than CLOWNCORE (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 CLOWNCORE
Choose CLOWNCORE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CLOWNCORE launched in 2025.
Both The Curiosity and CLOWNCORE sit in Action and 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
 The Curiosity |  CLOWNCORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yuiami Games | GamesFromTheOtherSide |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Curiosity (2024) is 1 year older than CLOWNCORE (2025).
- The Curiosity is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than CLOWNCORE (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
The Curiosity vs CLOWNCORE — FAQ
- Should I play The Curiosity or CLOWNCORE first?
- If you want chronology, The Curiosity (2024) came out before CLOWNCORE (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 Curiosity and CLOWNCORE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.