Choose TIS-100
Choose TIS-100 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 2,542 Steam reviews back the pick.
TIS-100 vs Extortion
TIS-100 and Extortion both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. TIS-100 (2015) is 5 years older than Extortion (2020). TIS-100 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Extortion (81.8% 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 Extortion
Choose Extortion if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Extortion launched in 2020.
Both TIS-100 and Extortion sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 TIS-100 |  Extortion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (2,542 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Dysnomia |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- TIS-100 (2015) is 5 years older than Extortion (2020).
- TIS-100 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Extortion (81.8% positive).
- Extortion is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than TIS-100 (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- TIS-100 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Extortion has no Deck rating yet.
TIS-100 vs Extortion — FAQ
- Should I play TIS-100 or Extortion first?
- If you want chronology, TIS-100 (2015) came out before Extortion (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 TIS-100 and Extortion similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.