Choose Kona
Choose Kona if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kona vs Tatari
Kona and Tatari 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. Kona (2017) is 9 years older than Tatari (2026). Tatari is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kona (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Tatari
Choose Tatari if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tatari launched in 2026.
Both Kona and Tatari 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
 Kona |  Tatari | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (1,473 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Parabole | Hidden Tower Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kona (2017) is 9 years older than Tatari (2026).
- Tatari is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kona (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kona is Deck Verified, Tatari is Deck Playable.
Kona vs Tatari — FAQ
- Should I play Kona or Tatari first?
- If you want chronology, Kona (2017) came out before Tatari (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 Kona and Tatari 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.