Choose Extraneum
Choose Extraneum if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Extraneum launched in 2024.
Extraneum vs Gossamer Matrix
Extraneum and Gossamer Matrix both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Extraneum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gossamer Matrix has no Deck rating yet. 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 Gossamer Matrix
Choose Gossamer Matrix if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Extraneum and Gossamer Matrix sit in Action and Indie 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
 Extraneum |  Gossamer Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (85 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Jalbert | catmilk |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Extraneum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gossamer Matrix has no Deck rating yet.
Extraneum vs Gossamer Matrix — FAQ
- Are Extraneum and Gossamer Matrix similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Extraneum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Extraneum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gossamer Matrix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.