Choose Thothic
Choose Thothic if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support and Save Anytime. Thothic launched in 2027.
Thothic vs The Sudoku Way
Thothic and The Sudoku Way both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. The Sudoku Way (2026) is 1 year older than Thothic (2027). 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 The Sudoku Way
Choose The Sudoku Way if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Mouse Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. The Sudoku Way launched in 2026.
Both Thothic and The Sudoku Way sit in Casual on Steam and both list DualSense Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Thothic |  The Sudoku Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kullat Nunu | What To Do!? Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Sudoku Way (2026) is 1 year older than Thothic (2027).
Thothic vs The Sudoku Way — FAQ
- Should I play Thothic or The Sudoku Way first?
- If you want chronology, The Sudoku Way (2026) came out before Thothic (2027). 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 Thothic and The Sudoku Way similar?
- They overlap on 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.