Choose Monochroma
Choose Monochroma if you want an Adventure experience. Monochroma launched in 2014.
Monochroma vs Disorder
Monochroma and Disorder 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. Monochroma (2014) is 1 year older than Disorder (2015). Disorder scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Monochroma (63.4% 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 Disorder
Choose Disorder if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Disorder launched in 2015.
Both Monochroma and Disorder sit in Action and Indie 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
 Monochroma |  Disorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 63.4% positive (134 reviews) | 69.4% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nowhere Studios | Swagabyte Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Monochroma (2014) is 1 year older than Disorder (2015).
- Disorder scores higher on Steam reviews (69.4% positive) than Monochroma (63.4% positive).
- Disorder is free; Monochroma is paid (19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monochroma is Deck Playable, Disorder is Deck Verified.
Monochroma vs Disorder — FAQ
- Should I play Monochroma or Disorder first?
- If you want chronology, Monochroma (2014) came out before Disorder (2015). 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 Monochroma and Disorder 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.
- Is Disorder free?
- Yes — Disorder is a free-to-play Steam title. Monochroma is paid (19.99 USD).