The Deletion vs The Annoying Game
The Deletion and The Annoying Game both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. The Deletion (2015) is 6 years older than The Annoying Game (2021). The Deletion is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Annoying Game (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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
 The Deletion |  The Annoying Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (88 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | russpuppy | Michal Ambrozej, The Piano Chap |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Deletion (2015) is 6 years older than The Annoying Game (2021).
- The Deletion is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Annoying Game (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- The Deletion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Annoying Game has no Deck rating yet.
The Deletion vs The Annoying Game — FAQ
- Should I play The Deletion or The Annoying Game first?
- If you want chronology, The Deletion (2015) came out before The Annoying Game (2021). 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 The Deletion and The Annoying Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 The Deletion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Deletion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Annoying Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.