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CIPHER ZERO vs Coloree

CIPHER ZERO and Coloree both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Coloree (2020) is 5 years older than CIPHER ZERO (2025). Coloree is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than CIPHER ZERO (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose CIPHER ZERO

Choose CIPHER ZERO if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CIPHER ZERO launched in 2025.

Choose Coloree

Choose Coloree if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Coloree launched in 2020.

Both CIPHER ZERO and Coloree sit in Indie and Casual 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

CIPHER ZERO vs Coloree β€” Steam metadata comparison
CIPHER ZERO β€” Steam game coverCIPHER ZEROColoree β€” Steam game coverColoree
Released20252020
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95.3% positive (106 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersZapdotCore Loop Games

Side by side

CIPHER ZERO vs Coloree β€” FAQ

Should I play CIPHER ZERO or Coloree first?
If you want chronology, Coloree (2020) came out before CIPHER ZERO (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are CIPHER ZERO and Coloree similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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 CIPHER ZERO run on Steam Deck?
Yes β€” CIPHER ZERO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Coloree doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
CIPHER ZERO vs Coloree β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run