Choose Spud!
Choose Spud! if it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spud! launched in 2015.
Spud! vs Simon the Sorcerer Origins
Spud! and Simon the Sorcerer Origins both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Spud! (2015) is 10 years older than Simon the Sorcerer Origins (2025). Simon the Sorcerer Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (82.2% positive) than Spud! (75.9% 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 Simon the Sorcerer Origins
Choose Simon the Sorcerer Origins if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Simon the Sorcerer Origins launched in 2025.
Both Spud! and Simon the Sorcerer Origins sit in 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
 Spud! |  Simon the Sorcerer Origins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.79 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (29 reviews) | 82.2% positive (73 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Charybdis Ltd | Smallthing Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Spud! (2015) is 10 years older than Simon the Sorcerer Origins (2025).
- Simon the Sorcerer Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (82.2% positive) than Spud! (75.9% positive).
- Spud! is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Simon the Sorcerer Origins (0.79 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Spud! is Deck Unsupported, Simon the Sorcerer Origins is Deck Verified.
Spud! vs Simon the Sorcerer Origins — FAQ
- Should I play Spud! or Simon the Sorcerer Origins first?
- If you want chronology, Spud! (2015) came out before Simon the Sorcerer Origins (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 Spud! and Simon the Sorcerer Origins similar?
- They overlap on 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.