Choose PAIN
Choose PAIN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PAIN launched in 2022.
PAIN vs Chloe the Cat
PAIN and Chloe the Cat both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PAIN (2022) is 2 years older than Chloe the Cat (2024). Chloe the Cat is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PAIN (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Chloe the Cat
Choose Chloe the Cat if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Chloe the Cat launched in 2024.
Both PAIN and Chloe the Cat sit in Action, 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
 PAIN |  Chloe the Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lily | noodle byte |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PAIN (2022) is 2 years older than Chloe the Cat (2024).
- Chloe the Cat is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PAIN (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
PAIN vs Chloe the Cat — FAQ
- Should I play PAIN or Chloe the Cat first?
- If you want chronology, PAIN (2022) came out before Chloe the Cat (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 PAIN and Chloe the Cat similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.