Choose Elli
Choose Elli if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elli launched in 2020.
Elli vs SCHiM
Elli and SCHiM both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Elli (2020) is 4 years older than SCHiM (2024). Elli scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than SCHiM (73.2% 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 SCHiM
Choose SCHiM if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SCHiM launched in 2024.
Both Elli and SCHiM sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Elli |  SCHiM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 16.45 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | 73.2% positive (127 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BandanaKid | Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Elli (2020) is 4 years older than SCHiM (2024).
- Elli scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than SCHiM (73.2% positive).
- Elli is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than SCHiM (2.99 USD vs. 16.45 USD).
- Steam Deck: Elli is Deck Playable, SCHiM is Deck Verified.
Elli vs SCHiM — FAQ
- Should I play Elli or SCHiM first?
- If you want chronology, Elli (2020) came out before SCHiM (2024). 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 Elli and SCHiM similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.