Splendor vs Takenoko
Splendor and Takenoko both land in Strategy, Casual 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Splendor (2015) is 4 years older than Takenoko (2019). Splendor scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Takenoko (54.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Splendor |  Takenoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (566 reviews) | 54.5% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Days of Wonder | Twin Sails Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Splendor (2015) is 4 years older than Takenoko (2019).
- Splendor scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Takenoko (54.5% positive).
- Splendor is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Takenoko has no Deck rating yet.
Splendor vs Takenoko — FAQ
- Should I play Splendor or Takenoko first?
- If you want chronology, Splendor (2015) came out before Takenoko (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 Splendor and Takenoko similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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 Splendor run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splendor is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Takenoko doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.