Choose CHR$(143)
Choose CHR$(143) if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. CHR$(143) launched in 2021.
CHR$(143) vs ProBelt
CHR$(143) and ProBelt both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. CHR$(143) (2021) is 5 years older than ProBelt (2026). ProBelt is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose ProBelt
Choose ProBelt if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. ProBelt launched in 2026.
Both CHR$(143) and ProBelt sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, 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$(143) |  ProBelt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (48 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicolas Jean | Snakebelt |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CHR$(143) (2021) is 5 years older than ProBelt (2026).
- ProBelt is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than CHR$(143) (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
CHR$(143) vs ProBelt — FAQ
- Should I play CHR$(143) or ProBelt first?
- If you want chronology, CHR$(143) (2021) came out before ProBelt (2026). 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 ProBelt similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.