Choose Sandtrix+
Choose Sandtrix+ if you want an Indie experience. Sandtrix+ launched in 2023.
Sandtrix+ vs TETRACHROMA
Sandtrix+ and TETRACHROMA both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Sandtrix+ (2023) is 1 year older than TETRACHROMA (2024). TETRACHROMA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sandtrix+ (93.1% 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 TETRACHROMA
Choose TETRACHROMA if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 100% positive across 156 reviews.
Both Sandtrix+ and TETRACHROMA sit in 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
 Sandtrix+ |  TETRACHROMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (102 reviews) | 100% positive (156 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | msky | sparsevector |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Sandtrix+ (2023) is 1 year older than TETRACHROMA (2024).
- TETRACHROMA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sandtrix+ (93.1% positive).
- TETRACHROMA is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Sandtrix+ (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Sandtrix+ vs TETRACHROMA — FAQ
- Which is better, Sandtrix+ or TETRACHROMA?
- On Steam reviews TETRACHROMA scores higher (100% positive) than Sandtrix+ (93.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, TETRACHROMA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sandtrix+ or TETRACHROMA first?
- If you want chronology, Sandtrix+ (2023) came out before TETRACHROMA (2024). 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 Sandtrix+ and TETRACHROMA similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Sandtrix+ and TETRACHROMA both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.