Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
Syder Arcade vs Dextram
Syder Arcade and Dextram 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. Syder Arcade (2013) is 8 years older than Dextram (2021). Dextram scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% 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 Dextram
Choose Dextram if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dextram launched in 2021.
Both Syder Arcade and Dextram sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Syder Arcade |  Dextram | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Evil | Lingon Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Syder Arcade (2013) is 8 years older than Dextram (2021).
- Dextram scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% positive).
- Dextram is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Syder Arcade is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dextram has no Deck rating yet.
Syder Arcade vs Dextram — FAQ
- Should I play Syder Arcade or Dextram first?
- If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before Dextram (2021). 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 Syder Arcade and Dextram 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 Syder Arcade run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Syder Arcade is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dextram doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.