Choose Spectrolite
Choose Spectrolite if you want an Indie experience. Spectrolite launched in 2021.
Spectrolite vs Kick Bastards
Spectrolite and Kick Bastards both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than Kick Bastards (2024). Spectrolite scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Kick Bastards (84.8% 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 Kick Bastards
Choose Kick Bastards if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 24% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kick Bastards launched in 2024.
Both Spectrolite and Kick Bastards sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Spectrolite |  Kick Bastards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 84.8% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noel Hetei, Andor Valentiny | Something Something Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than Kick Bastards (2024).
- Spectrolite scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Kick Bastards (84.8% positive).
- Kick Bastards is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Spectrolite (12.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Kick Bastards is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Spectrolite has no Deck rating yet.
Spectrolite vs Kick Bastards — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrolite or Kick Bastards first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrolite (2021) came out before Kick Bastards (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 Spectrolite and Kick Bastards similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.