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 Cotton Candy's Terror Factory
Kona and Cotton Candy's Terror Factory 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 7 years older than Cotton Candy's Terror Factory (2024). Cotton Candy's Terror Factory is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kona (4.99 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 Cotton Candy's Terror Factory
Choose Cotton Candy's Terror Factory if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cotton Candy's Terror Factory launched in 2024.
Both Kona and Cotton Candy's Terror Factory 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 |  Cotton Candy's Terror Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (1,473 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Parabole | Artic Wolf Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kona (2017) is 7 years older than Cotton Candy's Terror Factory (2024).
- Cotton Candy's Terror Factory is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kona (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Kona is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cotton Candy's Terror Factory has no Deck rating yet.
Kona vs Cotton Candy's Terror Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Kona or Cotton Candy's Terror Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Kona (2017) came out before Cotton Candy's Terror Factory (2024). 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 Cotton Candy's Terror Factory 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.
- Does Kona run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kona is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cotton Candy's Terror Factory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.