Choose :3
Choose :3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. :3 launched in 2025.
:3 vs UpBRELLA
:3 and UpBRELLA 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. :3 (2025) is 2 years older than UpBRELLA (2027). 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 UpBRELLA
Choose UpBRELLA if you want an Action and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. UpBRELLA launched in 2027.
Both :3 and UpBRELLA 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
 :3 |  UpBRELLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mod.kitchen | AbleYou |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- :3 (2025) is 2 years older than UpBRELLA (2027).
:3 vs UpBRELLA — FAQ
- Should I play :3 or UpBRELLA first?
- If you want chronology, :3 (2025) came out before UpBRELLA (2027). 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 :3 and UpBRELLA 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.