Golden Light vs Nix Umbra
Golden Light and Nix Umbra both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Nix Umbra (2021) is 1 year older than Golden Light (2022). Golden Light scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Nix Umbra (86% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Golden Light |  Nix Umbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (1,453 reviews) | 86% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mr. Pink | ilzard |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nix Umbra (2021) is 1 year older than Golden Light (2022).
- Golden Light scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Nix Umbra (86% positive).
- Nix Umbra is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Golden Light (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Golden Light vs Nix Umbra — FAQ
- Should I play Golden Light or Nix Umbra first?
- If you want chronology, Nix Umbra (2021) came out before Golden Light (2022). 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 Golden Light and Nix Umbra similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.