Choose The Padre
Choose The Padre if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Padre launched in 2019.
The Padre vs Lair of the Clockwork God
The Padre and Lair of the Clockwork God both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Padre (2019) is 1 year older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020). Lair of the Clockwork God scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than The Padre (64.7% 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 Lair of the Clockwork God
Choose Lair of the Clockwork God if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lair of the Clockwork God launched in 2020.
Both The Padre and Lair of the Clockwork God sit in Action, 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
 The Padre |  Lair of the Clockwork God | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) | 93.3% positive (624 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shotgun with Glitters | Size Five Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Padre (2019) is 1 year older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020).
- Lair of the Clockwork God scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than The Padre (64.7% positive).
- Lair of the Clockwork God is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Padre (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Padre is Deck Playable, Lair of the Clockwork God is Deck Verified.
The Padre vs Lair of the Clockwork God — FAQ
- Should I play The Padre or Lair of the Clockwork God first?
- If you want chronology, The Padre (2019) came out before Lair of the Clockwork God (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 The Padre and Lair of the Clockwork God similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.