Choose FOTONICA
Choose FOTONICA if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. FOTONICA launched in 2014.
FOTONICA vs Lights Orb
FOTONICA and Lights Orb 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. FOTONICA (2014) is 7 years older than Lights Orb (2021). Lights Orb is free; FOTONICA is paid (14.99 USD). 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 Lights Orb
Choose Lights Orb if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lights Orb launched in 2021.
Both FOTONICA and Lights Orb 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
 FOTONICA |  Lights Orb | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (315 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Santa Ragione | Team Light |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- FOTONICA (2014) is 7 years older than Lights Orb (2021).
- Lights Orb is free; FOTONICA is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
FOTONICA vs Lights Orb — FAQ
- Should I play FOTONICA or Lights Orb first?
- If you want chronology, FOTONICA (2014) came out before Lights Orb (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 FOTONICA and Lights Orb 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 Lights Orb have multiplayer like FOTONICA?
- No. FOTONICA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lights Orb is listed as single-player only.
- Is Lights Orb free?
- Yes — Lights Orb is a free-to-play Steam title. FOTONICA is paid (14.99 USD).