Choose stikir
Choose stikir if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. stikir launched in 2019.
stikir vs A Game Called Paako
stikir and A Game Called Paako 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. stikir (2019) is 5 years older than A Game Called Paako (2024). stikir scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than A Game Called Paako (75.4% 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 A Game Called Paako
Choose A Game Called Paako if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. A Game Called Paako launched in 2024.
Both stikir and A Game Called Paako 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
 stikir |  A Game Called Paako | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (191 reviews) | 75.4% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | bilge | Team Paako |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- stikir (2019) is 5 years older than A Game Called Paako (2024).
- stikir scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than A Game Called Paako (75.4% positive).
- A Game Called Paako is free; stikir is paid (2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: stikir is Deck Verified, A Game Called Paako is Deck Playable.
stikir vs A Game Called Paako — FAQ
- Should I play stikir or A Game Called Paako first?
- If you want chronology, stikir (2019) came out before A Game Called Paako (2024). 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 stikir and A Game Called Paako 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.
- Is A Game Called Paako free?
- Yes — A Game Called Paako is a free-to-play Steam title. stikir is paid (2.99 USD).