Choose Golem
Choose Golem if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Golem launched in 2018.
Golem vs In Other Waters
Golem and In Other Waters 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 In Other Waters (2020). In Other Waters scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% 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 In Other Waters
Choose In Other Waters if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,457 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Golem and In Other Waters 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 |  In Other Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 89.4% positive (1,457 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Longbow Games | Jump Over The Age |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Golem (2018) is 2 years older than In Other Waters (2020).
- In Other Waters scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than Golem (60% positive).
- In Other Waters is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Golem (3.74 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- In Other Waters is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Golem has no Deck rating yet.
Golem vs In Other Waters — FAQ
- Should I play Golem or In Other Waters first?
- If you want chronology, Golem (2018) came out before In Other Waters (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 In Other Waters 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.