Choose Nihilumbra
Choose Nihilumbra if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nihilumbra launched in 2013.
Nihilumbra vs BOOR
Nihilumbra and BOOR both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Nihilumbra (2013) is 4 years older than BOOR (2017). Nihilumbra scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than BOOR (72.3% 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 BOOR
Choose BOOR if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. BOOR launched in 2017.
Both Nihilumbra and BOOR sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Nihilumbra |  BOOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (971 reviews) | 72.3% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeautiFun Games | DazlogStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Nihilumbra (2013) is 4 years older than BOOR (2017).
- Nihilumbra scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than BOOR (72.3% positive).
- BOOR is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Nihilumbra (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Nihilumbra is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BOOR has no Deck rating yet.
Nihilumbra vs BOOR — FAQ
- Should I play Nihilumbra or BOOR first?
- If you want chronology, Nihilumbra (2013) came out before BOOR (2017). 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 Nihilumbra and BOOR similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Nihilumbra run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nihilumbra is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BOOR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.