CHR$(143) vs Sublime element
CHR$(143) and Sublime element 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. CHR$(143) (2021) is 4 years older than Sublime element (2025). Sublime element is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 CHR$(143) |  Sublime element | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (48 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicolas Jean | Thedox Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- CHR$(143) (2021) is 4 years older than Sublime element (2025).
- Sublime element is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
CHR$(143) vs Sublime element — FAQ
- Should I play CHR$(143) or Sublime element first?
- If you want chronology, CHR$(143) (2021) came out before Sublime element (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 CHR$(143) and Sublime element 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.