Choose Nihilumbra
Choose Nihilumbra if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nihilumbra launched in 2013.
Nihilumbra vs TOXIC PLUMBING
Nihilumbra and TOXIC PLUMBING 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 5 years older than TOXIC PLUMBING (2018). Nihilumbra scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than TOXIC PLUMBING (50% 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 TOXIC PLUMBING
Choose TOXIC PLUMBING if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. TOXIC PLUMBING launched in 2018.
Both Nihilumbra and TOXIC PLUMBING 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 |  TOXIC PLUMBING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (971 reviews) | 50% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeautiFun Games | Verterial Flur |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Nihilumbra (2013) is 5 years older than TOXIC PLUMBING (2018).
- Nihilumbra scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than TOXIC PLUMBING (50% positive).
- TOXIC PLUMBING is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Nihilumbra (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Nihilumbra is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; TOXIC PLUMBING has no Deck rating yet.
Nihilumbra vs TOXIC PLUMBING — FAQ
- Should I play Nihilumbra or TOXIC PLUMBING first?
- If you want chronology, Nihilumbra (2013) came out before TOXIC PLUMBING (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 Nihilumbra and TOXIC PLUMBING 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. TOXIC PLUMBING doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.