Choose THE 2048
Choose THE 2048 if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE 2048 launched in 2017.
THE 2048 vs Regrowth
THE 2048 and Regrowth both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. THE 2048 (2017) is 4 years older than Regrowth (2021). Regrowth scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than THE 2048 (85.1% 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 Regrowth
Choose Regrowth if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Regrowth launched in 2021.
Both THE 2048 and Regrowth sit in Strategy, 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
 THE 2048 |  Regrowth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (47 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thick & Thin | Portgate Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- THE 2048 (2017) is 4 years older than Regrowth (2021).
- Regrowth scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than THE 2048 (85.1% positive).
- THE 2048 is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Regrowth (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
THE 2048 vs Regrowth — FAQ
- Should I play THE 2048 or Regrowth first?
- If you want chronology, THE 2048 (2017) came out before Regrowth (2021). 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 THE 2048 and Regrowth similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.