Choose Parallax
Choose Parallax if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Parallax launched in 2015.
Parallax vs Disoriented
Parallax and Disoriented both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Parallax (2015) is 1 year older than Disoriented (2016). Parallax scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Disoriented (80.6% 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 Disoriented
Choose Disoriented if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Disoriented launched in 2016.
Both Parallax and Disoriented sit in 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
 Parallax |  Disoriented | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (93 reviews) | 80.6% positive (222 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Toasty Games | BrickCream |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Parallax (2015) is 1 year older than Disoriented (2016).
- Parallax scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Disoriented (80.6% positive).
- Disoriented is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Parallax (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Parallax vs Disoriented — FAQ
- Should I play Parallax or Disoriented first?
- If you want chronology, Parallax (2015) came out before Disoriented (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 Parallax and Disoriented similar?
- They overlap on 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.