Choose Potion Explosion
Choose Potion Explosion if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Potion Explosion launched in 2018.
Potion Explosion vs Takenoko
Potion Explosion and Takenoko both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Potion Explosion (2018) is 1 year older than Takenoko (2019). Potion Explosion scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Takenoko (54.5% 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 Takenoko
Choose Takenoko if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Takenoko launched in 2019.
Both Potion Explosion and Takenoko sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Potion Explosion |  Takenoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (68 reviews) | 54.5% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Studio Clangore | Twin Sails Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Potion Explosion (2018) is 1 year older than Takenoko (2019).
- Potion Explosion scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Takenoko (54.5% positive).
- Potion Explosion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Takenoko has no Deck rating yet.
Potion Explosion vs Takenoko — FAQ
- Should I play Potion Explosion or Takenoko first?
- If you want chronology, Potion Explosion (2018) came out before Takenoko (2019). 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 Potion Explosion and Takenoko similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Potion Explosion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Potion Explosion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Takenoko doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.