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Pythagoria vs LX Patterns

Pythagoria and LX Patterns both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Pythagoria (2016) is 5 years older than LX Patterns (2021). LX Patterns scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Pythagoria (71.5% 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 Pythagoria

Choose Pythagoria if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pythagoria launched in 2016.

Choose LX Patterns

Choose LX Patterns if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. LX Patterns launched in 2021.

Both Pythagoria and LX Patterns sit in Indie and Casual 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

Pythagoria vs LX Patterns — Steam metadata comparison
Pythagoria — Steam game coverPythagoriaLX Patterns — Steam game coverLX Patterns
Released20162021
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews71.5% positive (123 reviews)83.3% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVladimir MaslovThedox Games

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Pythagoria vs LX Patterns — FAQ

Should I play Pythagoria or LX Patterns first?
If you want chronology, Pythagoria (2016) came out before LX Patterns (2021). 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 Pythagoria and LX Patterns similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
Pythagoria vs LX Patterns — Verdict (2026) · imho.run