Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs THE VIDEOKID
Downwell and THE VIDEOKID both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Downwell (2015) is 2 years older than THE VIDEOKID (2017). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than THE VIDEOKID (87.2% 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 THE VIDEOKID
Choose THE VIDEOKID if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE VIDEOKID launched in 2017.
Both Downwell and THE VIDEOKID sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Downwell |  THE VIDEOKID | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 87.2% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | PixelTrip Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 2 years older than THE VIDEOKID (2017).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than THE VIDEOKID (87.2% positive).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE VIDEOKID has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs THE VIDEOKID — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or THE VIDEOKID first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before THE VIDEOKID (2017). 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 Downwell and THE VIDEOKID similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE VIDEOKID doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.