Choose Nurbits
Choose Nurbits if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nurbits launched in 2017.
Nurbits vs Against the Gradient
Nurbits and Against the Gradient both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2017. Against the Gradient is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Nurbits (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Against the Gradient
Choose Against the Gradient if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Against the Gradient launched in 2017.
Both Nurbits and Against the Gradient sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Nurbits |  Against the Gradient | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cogent Education | Cogent Education |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Against the Gradient is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Nurbits (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Nurbits vs Against the Gradient — FAQ
- Are Nurbits and Against the Gradient similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.