Choose Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine
Choose Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine launched in 2018.
Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine vs Lair of the Clockwork God
Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine and Lair of the Clockwork God both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020). Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Lair of the Clockwork God
Choose Lair of the Clockwork God if you want an Adventure and 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 Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine and Lair of the Clockwork God sit in Action and Indie 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
 Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine |  Lair of the Clockwork God | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 93.3% positive (624 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Marudice | Size Five Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020).
- Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lair of the Clockwork God is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine has no Deck rating yet.
Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine vs Lair of the Clockwork God — FAQ
- Should I play Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine or Lair of the Clockwork God first?
- If you want chronology, Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine (2018) 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 Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine and Lair of the Clockwork God similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.