Choose CHR$(143)
Choose CHR$(143) if you want an Indie experience. CHR$(143) launched in 2021.
CHR$(143) vs Crayon Computer
CHR$(143) and Crayon Computer both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. CHR$(143) (2021) is 3 years older than Crayon Computer (2024). Crayon Computer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crayon Computer
Choose Crayon Computer if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crayon Computer launched in 2024.
Both CHR$(143) and Crayon Computer sit in Simulation 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
 CHR$(143) |  Crayon Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (48 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicolas Jean | Artless Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- CHR$(143) (2021) is 3 years older than Crayon Computer (2024).
- Crayon Computer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
CHR$(143) vs Crayon Computer — FAQ
- Should I play CHR$(143) or Crayon Computer first?
- If you want chronology, CHR$(143) (2021) came out before Crayon Computer (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 CHR$(143) and Crayon Computer similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.