Cybernetic Fault vs SmileXCorp 3
Cybernetic Fault and SmileXCorp 3 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. SmileXCorp 3 (2024) is 1 year older than Cybernetic Fault (2025). Cybernetic Fault scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than SmileXCorp 3 (42.9% 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
 Cybernetic Fault |  SmileXCorp 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (299 reviews) | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whale Rock Games | IndieFist |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SmileXCorp 3 (2024) is 1 year older than Cybernetic Fault (2025).
- Cybernetic Fault scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than SmileXCorp 3 (42.9% positive).
- SmileXCorp 3 is free; Cybernetic Fault is paid (9.99 USD).
Cybernetic Fault vs SmileXCorp 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Cybernetic Fault or SmileXCorp 3 first?
- If you want chronology, SmileXCorp 3 (2024) came out before Cybernetic Fault (2025). 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 Cybernetic Fault and SmileXCorp 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 SmileXCorp 3 free?
- Yes — SmileXCorp 3 is a free-to-play Steam title. Cybernetic Fault is paid (9.99 USD).