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Cyclone vs Pa!nt

Cyclone and Pa!nt both land in Indie, Casual, Early Access 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, Casual, Early Access on Steam. Cyclone (2022) is 2 years older than Pa!nt (2024). Cyclone is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pa!nt (4.99 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 Cyclone

Choose Cyclone if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cyclone launched in 2022.

Choose Pa!nt

Choose Pa!nt if you want an Adventure experience. Pa!nt launched in 2024.

Both Cyclone and Pa!nt sit in Indie, Casual, and Early Access 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

Cyclone vs Pa!nt — Steam metadata comparison
Cyclone — Steam game coverCyclonePa!nt — Steam game coverPa!nt
Released20222024
GenresAction, Indie, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews90.9% positive (33 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersReep Softworks YELLOWPOP Co.,Ltd

Side by side

Cyclone vs Pa!nt — FAQ

Should I play Cyclone or Pa!nt first?
If you want chronology, Cyclone (2022) came out before Pa!nt (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 Cyclone and Pa!nt similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual, Early Access 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.
Cyclone vs Pa!nt — Verdict (2026) · imho.run