Choose Poi
Choose Poi if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Poi launched in 2017.
Poi vs TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Poi and TY the Tasmanian Tiger both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. TY the Tasmanian Tiger (2016) is 1 year older than Poi (2017). TY the Tasmanian Tiger scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Poi (92.6% 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 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Choose TY the Tasmanian Tiger if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.8% positive across 2,283 reviews.
Both Poi and TY the Tasmanian Tiger sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Poi |  TY the Tasmanian Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (337 reviews) | 97.8% positive (2,283 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PolyKid | Krome Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- TY the Tasmanian Tiger (2016) is 1 year older than Poi (2017).
- TY the Tasmanian Tiger scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Poi (92.6% positive).
- Poi is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than TY the Tasmanian Tiger (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Poi vs TY the Tasmanian Tiger — FAQ
- Which is better, Poi or TY the Tasmanian Tiger?
- On Steam reviews TY the Tasmanian Tiger scores higher (97.8% positive) than Poi (92.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, TY the Tasmanian Tiger is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Poi or TY the Tasmanian Tiger first?
- If you want chronology, TY the Tasmanian Tiger (2016) came out before Poi (2017). 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 Poi and TY the Tasmanian Tiger similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Poi and TY the Tasmanian Tiger both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.