Choose Spectrum
Choose Spectrum if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spectrum launched in 2022.
Spectrum vs Augmental Puzzles
Spectrum and Augmental Puzzles both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Spectrum (2022) is 4 years older than Augmental Puzzles (2026). Spectrum is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Augmental Puzzles (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Augmental Puzzles
Choose Augmental Puzzles if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Augmental Puzzles launched in 2026.
Both Spectrum and Augmental Puzzles sit in Casual 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
 Spectrum |  Augmental Puzzles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HegyLabs | Flammable Penguins Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Spectrum (2022) is 4 years older than Augmental Puzzles (2026).
- Spectrum is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Augmental Puzzles (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Spectrum vs Augmental Puzzles — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrum or Augmental Puzzles first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrum (2022) came out before Augmental Puzzles (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 Spectrum and Augmental Puzzles similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.