Choose Kim Jong-Boom
Choose Kim Jong-Boom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kim Jong-Boom launched in 2017.
Kim Jong-Boom vs Sapper boom!
Kim Jong-Boom and Sapper boom! 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. Kim Jong-Boom (2017) is 1 year older than Sapper boom! (2018). Sapper boom! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Kim Jong-Boom (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 Sapper boom!
Choose Sapper boom! if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sapper boom! launched in 2018.
Both Kim Jong-Boom and Sapper boom! 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
 Kim Jong-Boom |  Sapper boom! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.3% positive (15 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | azimuth team | 13-lab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Kim Jong-Boom (2017) is 1 year older than Sapper boom! (2018).
- Sapper boom! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Kim Jong-Boom (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Sapper boom! is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kim Jong-Boom has no Deck rating yet.
Kim Jong-Boom vs Sapper boom! — FAQ
- Should I play Kim Jong-Boom or Sapper boom! first?
- If you want chronology, Kim Jong-Boom (2017) came out before Sapper boom! (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 Kim Jong-Boom and Sapper boom! 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.