Choose Akin
Choose Akin if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Akin launched in 2016.
Akin vs Akin Vol 2
Akin and Akin Vol 2 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. Akin (2016) is 1 year older than Akin Vol 2 (2017). Akin scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than Akin Vol 2 (50% 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 Akin Vol 2
Choose Akin Vol 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Akin Vol 2 launched in 2017.
Both Akin and Akin Vol 2 sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Akin |  Akin Vol 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (183 reviews) | 50% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | ThinkOfGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Akin (2016) is 1 year older than Akin Vol 2 (2017).
- Akin scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than Akin Vol 2 (50% positive).
- Akin Vol 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Akin (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Akin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Akin Vol 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Akin vs Akin Vol 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Akin or Akin Vol 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Akin (2016) came out before Akin Vol 2 (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 Akin and Akin Vol 2 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 Akin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Akin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Akin Vol 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.