Choose The Chameleon
Choose The Chameleon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Chameleon launched in 2021.
The Chameleon vs Forgotten Depths
The Chameleon and Forgotten Depths 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. The Chameleon (2021) is 5 years older than Forgotten Depths (2026). Forgotten Depths is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Chameleon (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 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 Forgotten Depths
Choose Forgotten Depths if you want an Action and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forgotten Depths launched in 2026.
Both The Chameleon and Forgotten Depths 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
 The Chameleon |  Forgotten Depths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (130 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Antonio Freyre | PALEFEER |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Chameleon (2021) is 5 years older than Forgotten Depths (2026).
- Forgotten Depths is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Chameleon (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
The Chameleon vs Forgotten Depths — FAQ
- Should I play The Chameleon or Forgotten Depths first?
- If you want chronology, The Chameleon (2021) came out before Forgotten Depths (2026). 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 The Chameleon and Forgotten Depths 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.