Choose LX Patterns
Choose LX Patterns if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. LX Patterns launched in 2021.
LX Patterns vs Fall Words
LX Patterns and Fall Words both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. LX Patterns (2021) is 3 years older than Fall Words (2024). LX Patterns is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Fall Words (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Fall Words
Choose Fall Words if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fall Words launched in 2024.
Both LX Patterns and Fall Words sit in Indie 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
 LX Patterns |  Fall Words | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thedox Games | Fall Words |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LX Patterns (2021) is 3 years older than Fall Words (2024).
- LX Patterns is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Fall Words (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
LX Patterns vs Fall Words — FAQ
- Should I play LX Patterns or Fall Words first?
- If you want chronology, LX Patterns (2021) came out before Fall Words (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 LX Patterns and Fall Words similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.