Choose Quadrata
Choose Quadrata if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Quadrata launched in 2022.
Quadrata vs Lovux
Quadrata and Lovux 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. Quadrata (2022) is 1 year older than Lovux (2023). Quadrata scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Lovux (88.9% positive). 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 Lovux
Choose Lovux if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lovux launched in 2023.
Both Quadrata and Lovux sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list HDR available, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Quadrata |  Lovux | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (41 reviews) | 88.9% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mindlabor | Mindlabor |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Quadrata (2022) is 1 year older than Lovux (2023).
- Quadrata scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Lovux (88.9% positive).
- Lovux is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Quadrata (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Quadrata is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lovux has no Deck rating yet.
Quadrata vs Lovux — FAQ
- Should I play Quadrata or Lovux first?
- If you want chronology, Quadrata (2022) came out before Lovux (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 Quadrata and Lovux 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.
- Does Quadrata run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Quadrata is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lovux doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.