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Dextram vs Probe

Dextram and Probe both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Probe (2020) is 1 year older than Dextram (2021). Dextram scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Probe (81.8% 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 Dextram

Choose Dextram if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dextram launched in 2021.

Choose Probe

Choose Probe if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Probe launched in 2020.

Both Dextram and Probe sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Dextram vs Probe — Steam metadata comparison
Dextram — Steam game coverDextramProbe — Steam game coverProbe
Released20212020
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Strategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (12 reviews)81.8% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLingon StudiosNate Bit Games

Side by side

Dextram vs Probe — FAQ

Should I play Dextram or Probe first?
If you want chronology, Probe (2020) came out before Dextram (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 Dextram and Probe similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
Dextram vs Probe — Verdict (2026) · imho.run