Choose Melatonin
Choose Melatonin if you want an Action game with Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,418 Steam reviews back the pick.
Melatonin vs Random Mix
Melatonin and Random Mix 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. Melatonin (2022) is 4 years older than Random Mix (2026). Random Mix is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Melatonin (2.39 USD vs. 7.49 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 Random Mix
Choose Random Mix if you want a Casual and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Random Mix launched in 2026.
Both Melatonin and Random Mix sit in Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Melatonin |  Random Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (4,418 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Half Asleep | InternalErrorX |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Melatonin (2022) is 4 years older than Random Mix (2026).
- Random Mix is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Melatonin (2.39 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Melatonin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Random Mix has no Deck rating yet.
Melatonin vs Random Mix — FAQ
- Should I play Melatonin or Random Mix first?
- If you want chronology, Melatonin (2022) came out before Random Mix (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 Melatonin and Random Mix 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.
- Does Melatonin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Melatonin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Random Mix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.