Choose 3x64
Choose 3x64 if you want an Action, Indie, and Free To Play game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 3x64 launched in 2019.
3x64 vs Kavel
3x64 and Kavel both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. 3x64 (2019) is 2 years older than Kavel (2021). Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 3x64 (92.9% 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 Kavel
Choose Kavel if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Kavel launched in 2021.
Both 3x64 and Kavel sit in Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 3x64 |  Kavel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lightning Soft | Jerry Verhoeven |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- 3x64 (2019) is 2 years older than Kavel (2021).
- Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 3x64 (92.9% positive).
- 3x64 is free; Kavel is paid (4.99 USD).
3x64 vs Kavel — FAQ
- Should I play 3x64 or Kavel first?
- If you want chronology, 3x64 (2019) came out before Kavel (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 3x64 and Kavel similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is 3x64 free?
- Yes — 3x64 is a free-to-play Steam title. Kavel is paid (4.99 USD).