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Magma Tsunami vs Chromium Dino

Magma Tsunami and Chromium Dino 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. Magma Tsunami (2016) is 10 years older than Chromium Dino (2026). Chromium Dino is free; Magma Tsunami is paid (0.99 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 Magma Tsunami

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

Choose Chromium Dino

Choose Chromium Dino if you want an Action, Free To Play, and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chromium Dino launched in 2026.

Both Magma Tsunami and Chromium Dino sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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

Magma Tsunami vs Chromium Dino — Steam metadata comparison
Magma Tsunami — Steam game coverMagma TsunamiChromium Dino — Steam game coverChromium Dino
Released20162026
GenresIndieAction, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews71.4% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersStrangeLight GamesHomyit Studio

Side by side

Magma Tsunami vs Chromium Dino — FAQ

Should I play Magma Tsunami or Chromium Dino first?
If you want chronology, Magma Tsunami (2016) came out before Chromium Dino (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 Magma Tsunami and Chromium Dino 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.
Do both Magma Tsunami and Chromium Dino have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Magma Tsunami ships Co-op; Chromium Dino ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Is Chromium Dino free?
Yes — Chromium Dino is a free-to-play Steam title. Magma Tsunami is paid (0.99 USD).
Magma Tsunami vs Chromium Dino — Verdict (2026) · imho.run