Choose Solarix
Choose Solarix if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Solarix launched in 2015.
Solarix vs Reframed
Solarix and Reframed 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. Solarix (2015) is 3 years older than Reframed (2018). Reframed scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Solarix (61.3% 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 Reframed
Choose Reframed if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reframed launched in 2018.
Both Solarix and Reframed 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
 Solarix |  Reframed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.3% positive (142 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playstige Interactive | Playstige Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Solarix (2015) is 3 years older than Reframed (2018).
- Reframed scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Solarix (61.3% positive).
- Reframed is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Solarix (1.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Solarix vs Reframed — FAQ
- Should I play Solarix or Reframed first?
- If you want chronology, Solarix (2015) came out before Reframed (2018). 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 Solarix and Reframed 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.