Choose PomboTroll
Choose PomboTroll if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. PomboTroll launched in 2018.
PomboTroll vs Lair of the Clockwork God
PomboTroll and Lair of the Clockwork God both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PomboTroll (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020). PomboTroll is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (0.99 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 it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lair of the Clockwork God launched in 2020.
Both PomboTroll and Lair of the Clockwork God sit in Action, 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
 PomboTroll |  Lair of the Clockwork God | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 93.3% positive (624 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pigmeu Games | Size Five Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PomboTroll (2018) is 2 years older than Lair of the Clockwork God (2020).
- PomboTroll is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Lair of the Clockwork God (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lair of the Clockwork God is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PomboTroll has no Deck rating yet.
PomboTroll vs Lair of the Clockwork God — FAQ
- Should I play PomboTroll or Lair of the Clockwork God first?
- If you want chronology, PomboTroll (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 PomboTroll and Lair of the Clockwork God similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Lair of the Clockwork God have multiplayer like PomboTroll?
- No. PomboTroll supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lair of the Clockwork God is listed as single-player only.