Choose The 257th Element
Choose The 257th Element if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The 257th Element launched in 2024.
The 257th Element vs MATCH APP!
The 257th Element and MATCH APP! 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. The 257th Element (2024) is 1 year older than MATCH APP! (2025). MATCH APP! is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The 257th Element (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 MATCH APP!
Choose MATCH APP! if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. MATCH APP! launched in 2025.
Both The 257th Element and MATCH APP! 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
 The 257th Element |  MATCH APP! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | REAL co.Ltd | TEAM DTOX |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The 257th Element (2024) is 1 year older than MATCH APP! (2025).
- MATCH APP! is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The 257th Element (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
The 257th Element vs MATCH APP! — FAQ
- Should I play The 257th Element or MATCH APP! first?
- If you want chronology, The 257th Element (2024) came out before MATCH APP! (2025). 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 The 257th Element and MATCH APP! 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.