Choose The Momo Game
Choose The Momo Game if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Momo Game launched in 2018.
The Momo Game vs Poppy Playtime
The Momo Game and Poppy Playtime both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The Momo Game (2018) is 3 years older than Poppy Playtime (2021). Poppy Playtime scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than The Momo Game (50% 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 Poppy Playtime
Choose Poppy Playtime if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 59,931 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Momo Game and Poppy Playtime sit in 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
 The Momo Game |  Poppy Playtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (32 reviews) | 88.1% positive (59,931 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Caffeine | Mob Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Momo Game (2018) is 3 years older than Poppy Playtime (2021).
- Poppy Playtime scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than The Momo Game (50% positive).
- Poppy Playtime is free; The Momo Game is paid (1.99 USD).
- Poppy Playtime is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Momo Game has no Deck rating yet.
The Momo Game vs Poppy Playtime — FAQ
- Should I play The Momo Game or Poppy Playtime first?
- If you want chronology, The Momo Game (2018) came out before Poppy Playtime (2021). 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 The Momo Game and Poppy Playtime similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Poppy Playtime free?
- Yes — Poppy Playtime is a free-to-play Steam title. The Momo Game is paid (1.99 USD).