Choose Attempt[42]
Choose Attempt[42] if you want an Action experience. Attempt[42] launched in 2016.
Attempt[42] vs Caliper
Attempt[42] and Caliper 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. Attempt[42] (2016) is 1 year older than Caliper (2017). Caliper scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Attempt[42] (52.1% 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 Caliper
Choose Caliper if you want a Simulation experience. Caliper launched in 2017.
Both Attempt[42] and Caliper 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
![Attempt[42] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/562520/header.jpg?t=1764259973) Attempt[42] |  Caliper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.1% positive (71 reviews) | 66.7% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | Tort |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Attempt[42] (2016) is 1 year older than Caliper (2017).
- Caliper scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Attempt[42] (52.1% positive).
- Caliper is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Attempt[42] (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Caliper is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Attempt[42] has no Deck rating yet.
Attempt[42] vs Caliper — FAQ
- Should I play Attempt[42] or Caliper first?
- If you want chronology, Attempt[42] (2016) came out before Caliper (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 Attempt[42] and Caliper 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.