Choose Ghost in the pool
Choose Ghost in the pool if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghost in the pool launched in 2021.
Ghost in the pool vs Weirdo
Ghost in the pool and Weirdo both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ghost in the pool (2021) is 4 years older than Weirdo (2025). Ghost in the pool is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Weirdo (1.99 USD vs. 4.39 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 Weirdo
Choose Weirdo if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Weirdo launched in 2025.
Both Ghost in the pool and Weirdo sit in 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
 Ghost in the pool |  Weirdo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (45 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CASCHA GAMES | CASCHA GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ghost in the pool (2021) is 4 years older than Weirdo (2025).
- Ghost in the pool is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Weirdo (1.99 USD vs. 4.39 USD).
- Weirdo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ghost in the pool has no Deck rating yet.
Ghost in the pool vs Weirdo — FAQ
- Should I play Ghost in the pool or Weirdo first?
- If you want chronology, Ghost in the pool (2021) came out before Weirdo (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 Ghost in the pool and Weirdo similar?
- They overlap on 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.