Choose BELOW
Choose BELOW if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BELOW launched in 2018.
BELOW vs Chimera
BELOW and Chimera both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. BELOW (2018) is 6 years older than Chimera (2024). Chimera scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than BELOW (69.4% 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 Chimera
Choose Chimera if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chimera launched in 2024.
Both BELOW and Chimera sit in Action 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
 BELOW |  Chimera | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (841 reviews) | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Capybara Games | Croc Pot Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BELOW (2018) is 6 years older than Chimera (2024).
- Chimera scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than BELOW (69.4% positive).
- Chimera is free; BELOW is paid (24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BELOW is Deck Verified, Chimera is Deck Playable.
BELOW vs Chimera — FAQ
- Should I play BELOW or Chimera first?
- If you want chronology, BELOW (2018) came out before Chimera (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 BELOW and Chimera similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Chimera free?
- Yes — Chimera is a free-to-play Steam title. BELOW is paid (24.99 USD).