Choose Ripple
Choose Ripple if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ripple launched in 2017.
Ripple vs TOK
Ripple and TOK 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 1 year older than TOK (2018). TOK scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% 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
Choose TOK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TOK launched in 2018.
Both Ripple and TOK 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (20 reviews) | 89.9% positive (119 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 1 year older than TOK (2018).
- TOK scores higher on Steam reviews (89.9% positive) than Ripple (60% positive).
- TOK is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ripple (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Ripple is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TOK has no Deck rating yet.
Ripple vs TOK — FAQ
- Should I play Ripple or TOK first?
- If you want chronology, Ripple (2017) came out before TOK (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 Ripple and TOK 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 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.