Choose Kona
Choose Kona if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kona vs This is the Zodiac Speaking
Kona and This is the Zodiac Speaking 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 3 years older than This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020). Kona scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than This is the Zodiac Speaking (50% 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 This is the Zodiac Speaking
Choose This is the Zodiac Speaking if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. This is the Zodiac Speaking launched in 2020.
Both Kona and This is the Zodiac Speaking 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 |  This is the Zodiac Speaking | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (1,473 reviews) | 50% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Parabole | Punch Punk Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kona (2017) is 3 years older than This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020).
- Kona scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than This is the Zodiac Speaking (50% positive).
- Kona is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than This is the Zodiac Speaking (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Kona is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; This is the Zodiac Speaking has no Deck rating yet.
Kona vs This is the Zodiac Speaking — FAQ
- Should I play Kona or This is the Zodiac Speaking first?
- If you want chronology, Kona (2017) came out before This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020). 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 This is the Zodiac Speaking 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. This is the Zodiac Speaking doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.