Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine launched in 2016.
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa 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. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 3 years older than Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa (2019). Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa
Choose Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa launched in 2019.
Both Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa 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
 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine |  Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (465 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blyts | HunDong Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 3 years older than Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa (2019).
- Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa — FAQ
- Should I play Kelvin and the Infamous Machine or Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa first?
- If you want chronology, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) came out before Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa (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 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Gear Puzzle: the inheritance of grandpa 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.