Explomania vs Themes of Dark and Light
Explomania and Themes of Dark and Light 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. Explomania (2018) is 3 years older than Themes of Dark and Light (2021). Explomania is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Themes of Dark and Light (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Explomania |  Themes of Dark and Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Render System | Carriage Developed |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Explomania (2018) is 3 years older than Themes of Dark and Light (2021).
- Explomania is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Themes of Dark and Light (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Explomania vs Themes of Dark and Light — FAQ
- Should I play Explomania or Themes of Dark and Light first?
- If you want chronology, Explomania (2018) came out before Themes of Dark and Light (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 Explomania and Themes of Dark and Light 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.