Choose THE INDIE DEV
Choose THE INDIE DEV if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE INDIE DEV launched in 2024.
THE INDIE DEV vs ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard
THE INDIE DEV and ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. THE INDIE DEV (2024) is 2 years older than ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (2026). THE INDIE DEV is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard
Choose ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard launched in 2026.
Both THE INDIE DEV and ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard sit in Adventure 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 INDIE DEV |  ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 97% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maxwell Software | Pixel Maniacs |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- THE INDIE DEV (2024) is 2 years older than ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (2026).
- THE INDIE DEV is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE INDIE DEV has no Deck rating yet.
THE INDIE DEV vs ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard — FAQ
- Should I play THE INDIE DEV or ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard first?
- If you want chronology, THE INDIE DEV (2024) came out before ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (2026). 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 INDIE DEV and ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard similar?
- They overlap on 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.