Choose ChromaGun
Choose ChromaGun if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. ChromaGun launched in 2016.
ChromaGun vs Lightmatter
ChromaGun and Lightmatter both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. ChromaGun (2016) is 4 years older than Lightmatter (2020). Lightmatter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than ChromaGun (75.4% 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 Lightmatter
Choose Lightmatter if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 437 reviews.
Both ChromaGun and Lightmatter sit in Indie and Adventure 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 |  Lightmatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (191 reviews) | 92.9% positive (437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixel Maniacs | Tunnel Vision Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ChromaGun (2016) is 4 years older than Lightmatter (2020).
- Lightmatter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than ChromaGun (75.4% positive).
- ChromaGun is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Lightmatter (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ChromaGun is Deck Verified, Lightmatter is Deck Playable.
ChromaGun vs Lightmatter — FAQ
- Which is better, ChromaGun or Lightmatter?
- On Steam reviews Lightmatter scores higher (92.9% positive) than ChromaGun (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lightmatter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ChromaGun or Lightmatter first?
- If you want chronology, ChromaGun (2016) came out before Lightmatter (2020). 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 Lightmatter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.