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The Swindle vs Contract Work

The Swindle and Contract Work both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Swindle (2015) is 4 years older than Contract Work (2019). Contract Work is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Swindle (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.

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The Swindle vs Contract Work — Steam metadata comparison
The Swindle — Steam game coverThe SwindleContract Work — Steam game coverContract Work
Released20152019
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews62.7% positive (416 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSize Five GamesIterative Games

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The Swindle vs Contract Work — FAQ

Should I play The Swindle or Contract Work first?
If you want chronology, The Swindle (2015) came out before Contract Work (2019). 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 The Swindle and Contract Work similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 The Swindle run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Swindle is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Contract Work doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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