Choose Orb Overload
Choose Orb Overload if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Orb Overload launched in 2021.
Orb Overload vs Indirection
Orb Overload and Indirection both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Orb Overload (2021) is 1 year older than Indirection (2022). Indirection is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Orb Overload (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Indirection
Choose Indirection if you want an Indie experience. Indirection launched in 2022.
Both Orb Overload and Indirection sit in Adventure 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
 Orb Overload |  Indirection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mick Sengers | Jacob Allen |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Orb Overload (2021) is 1 year older than Indirection (2022).
- Indirection is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Orb Overload (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Orb Overload vs Indirection — FAQ
- Should I play Orb Overload or Indirection first?
- If you want chronology, Orb Overload (2021) came out before Indirection (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 Orb Overload and Indirection similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.