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Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Doggins

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Doggins 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 9 years older than Doggins (2025). Doggins is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2.99 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 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.

Choose Doggins

Choose Doggins if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Doggins launched in 2025.

Both Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Doggins 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 vs Doggins — Steam metadata comparison
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine — Steam game coverKelvin and the Infamous MachineDoggins — Steam game coverDoggins
Released20162025
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews89.5% positive (465 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlytsBrain&Brain

Side by side

Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Doggins — FAQ

Should I play Kelvin and the Infamous Machine or Doggins first?
If you want chronology, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) came out before Doggins (2025). 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 Doggins 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.
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