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In Extremis vs Dextram

In Extremis and Dextram 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. In Extremis (2016) is 5 years older than Dextram (2021). Dextram scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than In Extremis (80.8% 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 In Extremis

Choose In Extremis if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. In Extremis launched in 2016.

Choose Dextram

Choose Dextram if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dextram launched in 2021.

Both In Extremis and Dextram sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

In Extremis vs Dextram — Steam metadata comparison
In Extremis — Steam game coverIn ExtremisDextram — Steam game coverDextram
Released20162021
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
PriceFree to play5.99 USD
Steam reviews80.8% positive (26 reviews)100% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLNDFRRLingon Studios

Side by side

In Extremis vs Dextram — FAQ

Should I play In Extremis or Dextram first?
If you want chronology, In Extremis (2016) came out before Dextram (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 In Extremis and Dextram 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.
Is In Extremis free?
Yes — In Extremis is a free-to-play Steam title. Dextram is paid (5.99 USD).
Does In Extremis run on Steam Deck?
Yes — In Extremis is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dextram doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
In Extremis vs Dextram — Verdict (2026) · imho.run