Melatonin vs VIVIDLOPE
Melatonin and VIVIDLOPE both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Melatonin (2022) is 1 year older than VIVIDLOPE (2023). VIVIDLOPE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Melatonin (94.6% 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
 Melatonin |  VIVIDLOPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (4,418 reviews) | 97.7% positive (387 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Half Asleep | Jaklub |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Melatonin (2022) is 1 year older than VIVIDLOPE (2023).
- VIVIDLOPE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Melatonin (94.6% positive).
- Melatonin is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than VIVIDLOPE (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Melatonin vs VIVIDLOPE — FAQ
- Which is better, Melatonin or VIVIDLOPE?
- On Steam reviews VIVIDLOPE scores higher (97.7% positive) than Melatonin (94.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VIVIDLOPE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Melatonin or VIVIDLOPE first?
- If you want chronology, Melatonin (2022) came out before VIVIDLOPE (2023). 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 Melatonin and VIVIDLOPE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Melatonin and VIVIDLOPE both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.