Choose Parcel
Choose Parcel if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. Parcel launched in 2015.
Parcel vs PLUG IN
Parcel and PLUG IN both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Parcel (2015) is 11 years older than PLUG IN (2026). PLUG IN scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Parcel (84.1% 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 PLUG IN
Choose PLUG IN if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. PLUG IN launched in 2026.
Both Parcel and PLUG IN sit in Indie 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
 Parcel |  PLUG IN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polar Bunny Ltd | 9900 Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Parcel (2015) is 11 years older than PLUG IN (2026).
- PLUG IN scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Parcel (84.1% positive).
- PLUG IN is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Parcel (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Parcel vs PLUG IN — FAQ
- Should I play Parcel or PLUG IN first?
- If you want chronology, Parcel (2015) came out before PLUG IN (2026). 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 Parcel and PLUG IN similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 PLUG IN have multiplayer like Parcel?
- No. Parcel supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PLUG IN is listed as single-player only.