Choose Onward
Choose Onward if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with SteamVR Collectibles. 7,203 Steam reviews back the pick.
Onward vs Pavlov
Onward and Pavlov 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. Pavlov (2024) is 1 year older than Onward (2025). Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Onward (68% 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 Pavlov
Choose Pavlov if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 30,993 reviews.
Both Onward and Pavlov sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Onward |  Pavlov | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (7,203 reviews) | 89.3% positive (30,993 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Downpour Interactive | Vankrupt Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pavlov (2024) is 1 year older than Onward (2025).
- Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Onward (68% positive).
- Pavlov is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Onward (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Onward vs Pavlov — FAQ
- Which is better, Onward or Pavlov?
- On Steam reviews Pavlov scores higher (89.3% positive) than Onward (68% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pavlov is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Onward or Pavlov first?
- If you want chronology, Pavlov (2024) came out before Onward (2025). 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 Onward and Pavlov 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.
- Do both Onward and Pavlov have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Onward ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Pavlov ships Online Co-op, Co-op.