Choose FOTONICA
Choose FOTONICA if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. FOTONICA launched in 2014.
FOTONICA vs Gravity run
FOTONICA and Gravity run 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 Gravity run (2021). FOTONICA is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Gravity run (14.99 USD vs. 199.99 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 Gravity run
Choose Gravity run if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gravity run launched in 2021.
Both FOTONICA and Gravity run 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 |  Gravity run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 199.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (315 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Santa Ragione | Hede |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- FOTONICA (2014) is 7 years older than Gravity run (2021).
- FOTONICA is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Gravity run (14.99 USD vs. 199.99 USD).
- FOTONICA is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gravity run has no Deck rating yet.
FOTONICA vs Gravity run — FAQ
- Should I play FOTONICA or Gravity run first?
- If you want chronology, FOTONICA (2014) came out before Gravity run (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 Gravity run 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 Gravity run have multiplayer like FOTONICA?
- No. FOTONICA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Gravity run is listed as single-player only.
- Does FOTONICA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FOTONICA is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gravity run doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.