Choose Platonic
Choose Platonic if you want a Casual experience. Platonic launched in 2022.
Platonic vs Chroma Zero
Platonic and Chroma Zero both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Platonic (2022) is 2 years older than Chroma Zero (2024). Chroma Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Platonic (82.9% 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 Chroma Zero
Choose Chroma Zero if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chroma Zero launched in 2024.
Both Platonic and Chroma Zero sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Platonic |  Chroma Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (70 reviews) | 96% positive (201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FidgetBear Games | ekorz |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Platonic (2022) is 2 years older than Chroma Zero (2024).
- Chroma Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Platonic (82.9% positive).
- Chroma Zero is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Platonic (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Chroma Zero is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Platonic has no Deck rating yet.
Platonic vs Chroma Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Platonic or Chroma Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Platonic (2022) came out before Chroma Zero (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 Platonic and Chroma Zero similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.