Choose XOB
Choose XOB if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. XOB launched in 2020.
XOB vs Polychromia
XOB and Polychromia both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. XOB (2020) is 2 years older than Polychromia (2022). XOB is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Polychromia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Polychromia
Choose Polychromia if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. Polychromia launched in 2022.
Both XOB and Polychromia sit in Indie 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
 XOB |  Polychromia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rule Weaver | JohnnyNeverWalked |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- XOB (2020) is 2 years older than Polychromia (2022).
- XOB is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Polychromia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
XOB vs Polychromia — FAQ
- Should I play XOB or Polychromia first?
- If you want chronology, XOB (2020) came out before Polychromia (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 XOB and Polychromia similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.