Choose Kathy Rain
Choose Kathy Rain if you want an Indie experience. 1,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kathy Rain vs This is a Gift
Kathy Rain and This is a Gift both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Kathy Rain (2016) is 10 years older than This is a Gift (2026). This is a Gift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Kathy Rain (92.5% 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 a Gift
Choose This is a Gift if you want an Action, Simulation, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. This is a Gift launched in 2026.
Both Kathy Rain and This is a Gift sit in 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
 Kathy Rain |  This is a Gift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (1,259 reviews) | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clifftop Games | Oroku |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Kathy Rain (2016) is 10 years older than This is a Gift (2026).
- This is a Gift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Kathy Rain (92.5% positive).
- This is a Gift is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Kathy Rain (2.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Kathy Rain is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; This is a Gift has no Deck rating yet.
Kathy Rain vs This is a Gift — FAQ
- Should I play Kathy Rain or This is a Gift first?
- If you want chronology, Kathy Rain (2016) came out before This is a Gift (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 Kathy Rain and This is a Gift similar?
- They overlap on 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 Kathy Rain run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kathy Rain is rated Deck Playable by Valve. This is a Gift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.