Choose PooSky
Choose PooSky if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. PooSky launched in 2017.
PooSky vs About an Elf
PooSky and About an Elf 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. PooSky (2017) is 8 years older than About an Elf (2025). About an Elf scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than PooSky (45.9% 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 About an Elf
Choose About an Elf if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. About an Elf launched in 2025.
Both PooSky and About an Elf 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
 PooSky |  About an Elf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.9% positive (37 reviews) | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CSM, Excellente23 | Meringue Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- PooSky (2017) is 8 years older than About an Elf (2025).
- About an Elf scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than PooSky (45.9% positive).
- PooSky is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than About an Elf (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- PooSky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; About an Elf has no Deck rating yet.
PooSky vs About an Elf — FAQ
- Should I play PooSky or About an Elf first?
- If you want chronology, PooSky (2017) came out before About an Elf (2025). 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 PooSky and About an Elf 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.
- Does PooSky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PooSky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. About an Elf doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.