Choose TurnOn
Choose TurnOn if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. TurnOn launched in 2016.
TurnOn vs Tekling
TurnOn and Tekling both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. TurnOn (2016) is 2 years older than Tekling (2018). Tekling is free; TurnOn is paid (14.99 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 Tekling
Choose Tekling if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Tekling launched in 2018.
Both TurnOn and Tekling sit in Action and Indie 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
 TurnOn |  Tekling | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (56 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brainy Studio LLC | nP Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- TurnOn (2016) is 2 years older than Tekling (2018).
- Tekling is free; TurnOn is paid (14.99 USD).
TurnOn vs Tekling — FAQ
- Should I play TurnOn or Tekling first?
- If you want chronology, TurnOn (2016) came out before Tekling (2018). 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 TurnOn and Tekling similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is Tekling free?
- Yes — Tekling is a free-to-play Steam title. TurnOn is paid (14.99 USD).