Choose Spectrolite
Choose Spectrolite if you want an Action experience. Spectrolite launched in 2021.
Spectrolite vs AVOID
Spectrolite and AVOID 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. Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than AVOID (2024). AVOID scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Spectrolite (88.9% 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 AVOID
Choose AVOID if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. AVOID launched in 2024.
Both Spectrolite and AVOID sit in Indie 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 |  AVOID | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noel Hetei, Andor Valentiny | Donderbos Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than AVOID (2024).
- AVOID scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Spectrolite (88.9% positive).
- AVOID is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than Spectrolite (9.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
Spectrolite vs AVOID — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrolite or AVOID first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrolite (2021) came out before AVOID (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 AVOID 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.