Choose THE HELMINTHS
Choose THE HELMINTHS if you want an Action experience. THE HELMINTHS launched in 2027.
THE HELMINTHS vs Barfbot
THE HELMINTHS and Barfbot 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. Barfbot (2025) is 2 years older than THE HELMINTHS (2027). 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 Barfbot
Choose Barfbot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Barfbot launched in 2025.
Both THE HELMINTHS and Barfbot sit in Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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 HELMINTHS |  Barfbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Don't Bark | bSoftGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Barfbot (2025) is 2 years older than THE HELMINTHS (2027).
THE HELMINTHS vs Barfbot — FAQ
- Should I play THE HELMINTHS or Barfbot first?
- If you want chronology, Barfbot (2025) came out before THE HELMINTHS (2027). 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 HELMINTHS and Barfbot 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.