Choose ChromaGun
Choose ChromaGun if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ChromaGun launched in 2016.
ChromaGun vs ThinkExplosive
ChromaGun and ThinkExplosive 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. ChromaGun (2016) is 8 years older than ThinkExplosive (2024). ThinkExplosive is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than ChromaGun (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 ThinkExplosive
Choose ThinkExplosive if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. ThinkExplosive launched in 2024.
Both ChromaGun and ThinkExplosive 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
 ChromaGun |  ThinkExplosive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (191 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixel Maniacs | LongEcho |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ChromaGun (2016) is 8 years older than ThinkExplosive (2024).
- ThinkExplosive is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than ChromaGun (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ChromaGun is Deck Verified, ThinkExplosive is Deck Playable.
ChromaGun vs ThinkExplosive — FAQ
- Should I play ChromaGun or ThinkExplosive first?
- If you want chronology, ChromaGun (2016) came out before ThinkExplosive (2024). 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 ChromaGun and ThinkExplosive 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.