Choose Perils of Man
Choose Perils of Man if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Perils of Man launched in 2015.
Perils of Man vs Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
Perils of Man and Kelvin and the Infamous Machine both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Perils of Man (2015) is 1 year older than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016). Kelvin and the Infamous Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Perils of Man (80.2% 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 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.5% positive across 465 reviews.
Both Perils of Man and Kelvin and the Infamous Machine sit in Indie 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
 Perils of Man |  Kelvin and the Infamous Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.2% positive (111 reviews) | 89.5% positive (465 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IF Games, Vertigo Games | Blyts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Perils of Man (2015) is 1 year older than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016).
- Kelvin and the Infamous Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Perils of Man (80.2% positive).
- Perils of Man is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Perils of Man vs Kelvin and the Infamous Machine — FAQ
- Which is better, Perils of Man or Kelvin and the Infamous Machine?
- On Steam reviews Kelvin and the Infamous Machine scores higher (89.5% positive) than Perils of Man (80.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Perils of Man or Kelvin and the Infamous Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Perils of Man (2015) came out before Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016). 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 Perils of Man and Kelvin and the Infamous Machine similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.