Choose Monochroma
Choose Monochroma if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monochroma launched in 2014.
Monochroma vs Selma and the Wisp
Monochroma and Selma and the Wisp both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Monochroma (2014) is 2 years older than Selma and the Wisp (2016). Monochroma scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than Selma and the Wisp (61.5% 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 Selma and the Wisp
Choose Selma and the Wisp if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Selma and the Wisp launched in 2016.
Both Monochroma and Selma and the Wisp sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (63.4% vs 61.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Monochroma |  Selma and the Wisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.4% positive (134 reviews) | 61.5% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nowhere Studios | Toucan Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monochroma (2014) is 2 years older than Selma and the Wisp (2016).
- Monochroma scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than Selma and the Wisp (61.5% positive).
- Selma and the Wisp is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monochroma (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Monochroma is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Selma and the Wisp has no Deck rating yet.
Monochroma vs Selma and the Wisp — FAQ
- Should I play Monochroma or Selma and the Wisp first?
- If you want chronology, Monochroma (2014) came out before Selma and the Wisp (2016). 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 Selma and the Wisp similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Monochroma run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monochroma is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Selma and the Wisp doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.