Choose Krysolov
Choose Krysolov if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Krysolov launched in 2025.
Krysolov vs The Strange Lights
Krysolov and The Strange Lights both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Krysolov (2025) is 1 year older than The Strange Lights (2026). Krysolov is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than The Strange Lights (0.99 USD vs. 3.49 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 The Strange Lights
Choose The Strange Lights if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Strange Lights launched in 2026.
Both Krysolov and The Strange Lights sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Krysolov |  The Strange Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tec-E | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Krysolov (2025) is 1 year older than The Strange Lights (2026).
- Krysolov is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than The Strange Lights (0.99 USD vs. 3.49 USD).
Krysolov vs The Strange Lights — FAQ
- Should I play Krysolov or The Strange Lights first?
- If you want chronology, Krysolov (2025) came out before The Strange Lights (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 Krysolov and The Strange Lights similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.