Choose Ripple
Choose Ripple if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ripple launched in 2017.
Ripple vs TOK 2
Ripple and TOK 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. Ripple (2017) is 2 years older than TOK 2 (2019). TOK 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Ripple (60% 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 TOK 2
Choose TOK 2 if you want an Early Access experience. TOK 2 launched in 2019.
Both Ripple and TOK 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
 Ripple |  TOK 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (20 reviews) | 90.4% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playrock Studios | Crew Lab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ripple (2017) is 2 years older than TOK 2 (2019).
- TOK 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Ripple (60% positive).
- TOK 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ripple (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Ripple is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TOK 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Ripple vs TOK 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Ripple or TOK 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Ripple (2017) came out before TOK 2 (2019). 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 Ripple and TOK 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 Ripple run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ripple is rated Deck Playable by Valve. TOK 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.