Choose Spectrolite
Choose Spectrolite if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Spectrolite launched in 2021.
Spectrolite vs The Gauntlet
Spectrolite and The Gauntlet 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. Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than The Gauntlet (2024). The Gauntlet is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Spectrolite (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 The Gauntlet
Choose The Gauntlet if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Gauntlet launched in 2024.
Both Spectrolite and The Gauntlet sit in Action and 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 |  The Gauntlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noel Hetei, Andor Valentiny | Round Table Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Spectrolite (2021) is 3 years older than The Gauntlet (2024).
- The Gauntlet is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Spectrolite (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
Spectrolite vs The Gauntlet — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrolite or The Gauntlet first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrolite (2021) came out before The Gauntlet (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 The Gauntlet 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.