Choose FRACT OSC
Choose FRACT OSC if you want a Casual experience. FRACT OSC launched in 2014.
FRACT OSC vs Distortions
FRACT OSC and Distortions both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. FRACT OSC (2014) is 4 years older than Distortions (2018). FRACT OSC scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% positive) than Distortions (47.7% 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 Distortions
Choose Distortions if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Distortions launched in 2018.
Both FRACT OSC and Distortions sit in 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
 FRACT OSC |  Distortions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.6% positive (365 reviews) | 47.7% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phosfiend Systems | Among Giants |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- FRACT OSC (2014) is 4 years older than Distortions (2018).
- FRACT OSC scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% positive) than Distortions (47.7% positive).
- Distortions is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FRACT OSC (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- FRACT OSC is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Distortions has no Deck rating yet.
FRACT OSC vs Distortions — FAQ
- Should I play FRACT OSC or Distortions first?
- If you want chronology, FRACT OSC (2014) came out before Distortions (2018). 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 FRACT OSC and Distortions similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does FRACT OSC run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FRACT OSC is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Distortions doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.