Choose Patchwork
Choose Patchwork if you want an Indie game with Steam Turn Notifications. Patchwork launched in 2016.
Patchwork vs Potion Explosion
Patchwork and Potion Explosion both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Patchwork (2016) is 2 years older than Potion Explosion (2018). Potion Explosion scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Patchwork (77.6% 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 Potion Explosion
Choose Potion Explosion if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Potion Explosion launched in 2018.
Both Patchwork and Potion Explosion sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Patchwork |  Potion Explosion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (76 reviews) | 83.8% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | DIGIDICED | Studio Clangore |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Patchwork (2016) is 2 years older than Potion Explosion (2018).
- Potion Explosion scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Patchwork (77.6% positive).
- Potion Explosion is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Patchwork (6.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Patchwork vs Potion Explosion — FAQ
- Should I play Patchwork or Potion Explosion first?
- If you want chronology, Patchwork (2016) came out before Potion Explosion (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 Patchwork and Potion Explosion similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.