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TOTEMS vs COLOR BOMB!

TOTEMS and COLOR BOMB! both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. TOTEMS (2022) is 1 year older than COLOR BOMB! (2023). COLOR BOMB! is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than TOTEMS (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 TOTEMS

Choose TOTEMS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TOTEMS launched in 2022.

Choose COLOR BOMB!

Choose COLOR BOMB! if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. COLOR BOMB! launched in 2023.

Both TOTEMS and COLOR BOMB! sit in Indie and 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

TOTEMS vs COLOR BOMB! — Steam metadata comparison
TOTEMS — Steam game coverTOTEMSCOLOR BOMB! — Steam game coverCOLOR BOMB!
Released20222023
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price24.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews90% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDGV-GamesGreen Onion Games

Side by side

TOTEMS vs COLOR BOMB! — FAQ

Should I play TOTEMS or COLOR BOMB! first?
If you want chronology, TOTEMS (2022) came out before COLOR BOMB! (2023). 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 TOTEMS and COLOR BOMB! similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
TOTEMS vs COLOR BOMB! — Verdict (2026) · imho.run