Choose Selaco
Choose Selaco if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. 4,011 Steam reviews back the pick.
Selaco vs Ctesiphon
Selaco and Ctesiphon 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. Selaco (2024) is 1 year older than Ctesiphon (2025). Selaco scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Ctesiphon (91% positive). 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 Ctesiphon
Choose Ctesiphon if you want the Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ctesiphon launched in 2025.
Both Selaco and Ctesiphon sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Selaco |  Ctesiphon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (4,011 reviews) | 91% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Altered Orbit Studios | Stomy |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Selaco (2024) is 1 year older than Ctesiphon (2025).
- Selaco scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Ctesiphon (91% positive).
- Ctesiphon is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Selaco (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Selaco vs Ctesiphon — FAQ
- Should I play Selaco or Ctesiphon first?
- If you want chronology, Selaco (2024) came out before Ctesiphon (2025). 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 Selaco and Ctesiphon 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 Selaco and Ctesiphon 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.