Choose Mixolumia
Choose Mixolumia if you want an Action and Indie game with Keyboard Only Option and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mixolumia launched in 2020.
Mixolumia vs Kavel
Mixolumia and Kavel both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Mixolumia (2020) is 1 year older than Kavel (2021). Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mixolumia (97.4% 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 Kavel
Choose Kavel if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kavel launched in 2021.
Both Mixolumia and Kavel sit in Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Mixolumia |  Kavel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (156 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | davemakes | Jerry Verhoeven |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Mixolumia (2020) is 1 year older than Kavel (2021).
- Kavel scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mixolumia (97.4% positive).
- Kavel is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mixolumia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Mixolumia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kavel has no Deck rating yet.
Mixolumia vs Kavel — FAQ
- Should I play Mixolumia or Kavel first?
- If you want chronology, Mixolumia (2020) came out before Kavel (2021). 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 Mixolumia and Kavel similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Mixolumia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mixolumia is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kavel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.