Choose Golem
Choose Golem if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golem launched in 2018.
Golem vs Lair of the Clockwork God
Golem and Lair of the Clockwork God both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Golem (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020). Lair of the Clockwork God scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Golem (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 Lair of the Clockwork God
Choose Lair of the Clockwork God if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lair of the Clockwork God launched in 2020.
Both Golem and Lair of the Clockwork God sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Golem |  Lair of the Clockwork God | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 93.3% positive (624 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Longbow Games | Size Five Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Golem (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020).
- Lair of the Clockwork God scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Golem (60% positive).
- Golem is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lair of the Clockwork God is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Golem has no Deck rating yet.
Golem vs Lair of the Clockwork God — FAQ
- Should I play Golem or Lair of the Clockwork God first?
- If you want chronology, Golem (2018) came out before Lair of the Clockwork God (2020). 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 Golem and Lair of the Clockwork God similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.