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Tailwind vs Ducks in a Row

Tailwind and Ducks in a Row 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. Tailwind (2017) is 7 years older than Ducks in a Row (2024). Tailwind is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ducks in a Row (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Tailwind

Choose Tailwind if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tailwind launched in 2017.

Choose Ducks in a Row

Choose Ducks in a Row if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ducks in a Row launched in 2024.

Both Tailwind and Ducks in a Row 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

Tailwind vs Ducks in a Row — Steam metadata comparison
Tailwind — Steam game coverTailwindDucks in a Row — Steam game coverDucks in a Row
Released20172024
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews6 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersClickGamesGoofy Gourd Studios

Side by side

Tailwind vs Ducks in a Row — FAQ

Should I play Tailwind or Ducks in a Row first?
If you want chronology, Tailwind (2017) came out before Ducks in a Row (2024). 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 Tailwind and Ducks in a Row 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.