Choose Draugen
Choose Draugen if you want an Indie experience. Draugen launched in 2019.
Draugen vs pond thing
Draugen and pond thing both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Draugen (2019) is 7 years older than pond thing (2026). Draugen is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; pond thing has no Deck rating yet. 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 pond thing
Choose pond thing if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. pond thing launched in 2026.
Both Draugen and pond thing sit in 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
 Draugen |  pond thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (966 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Thread Games | SpringBone |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Draugen (2019) is 7 years older than pond thing (2026).
- Draugen is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; pond thing has no Deck rating yet.
Draugen vs pond thing — FAQ
- Should I play Draugen or pond thing first?
- If you want chronology, Draugen (2019) came out before pond thing (2026). 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 Draugen and pond thing similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Draugen run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Draugen is rated Deck Playable by Valve. pond thing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.