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Degrowth vs Progress98

Degrowth and Progress98 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2026. 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 Degrowth

Choose Degrowth if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives and Custom Volume Controls. Degrowth launched in 2026.

Choose Progress98

Choose Progress98 if you want a Simulation game with Save Anytime. Progress98 launched in 2026.

Both Degrowth and Progress98 sit in Indie on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input and Mouse Only Option, 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

Degrowth vs Progress98 — Steam metadata comparison
Degrowth — Steam game coverDegrowthProgress98 — Steam game coverProgress98
Released20262026
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCryptomnesicTeam Waku Waku

Side by side

Degrowth vs Progress98 — FAQ

Are Degrowth and Progress98 similar?
They overlap on 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.
Degrowth vs Progress98 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run