Choose Nubby's Number Factory
Choose Nubby's Number Factory if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 15,749 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nubby's Number Factory vs Plinkomancy
Nubby's Number Factory and Plinkomancy both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Nubby's Number Factory (2025) is 1 year older than Plinkomancy (2026). Plinkomancy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nubby's Number Factory (97.5% 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 Plinkomancy
Choose Plinkomancy if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Plinkomancy launched in 2026.
Both Nubby's Number Factory and Plinkomancy sit in Strategy 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
 Nubby's Number Factory |  Plinkomancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (15,749 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MogDogBlog Productions | Fazerdoo |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Nubby's Number Factory (2025) is 1 year older than Plinkomancy (2026).
- Plinkomancy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nubby's Number Factory (97.5% positive).
- Nubby's Number Factory is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Plinkomancy (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Nubby's Number Factory is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Plinkomancy has no Deck rating yet.
Nubby's Number Factory vs Plinkomancy — FAQ
- Should I play Nubby's Number Factory or Plinkomancy first?
- If you want chronology, Nubby's Number Factory (2025) came out before Plinkomancy (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 Nubby's Number Factory and Plinkomancy similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Nubby's Number Factory run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nubby's Number Factory is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Plinkomancy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.