Choose The Polynomial - Space of the music
Choose The Polynomial - Space of the music if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. The Polynomial - Space of the music launched in 2010.
The Polynomial - Space of the music vs Borealis
The Polynomial - Space of the music and Borealis both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010) is 4 years older than Borealis (2014). The Polynomial - Space of the music scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than Borealis (55.6% 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 Borealis
Choose Borealis if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Borealis launched in 2014.
Both The Polynomial - Space of the music and Borealis sit in Action, 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
 The Polynomial - Space of the music |  Borealis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.5% positive (364 reviews) | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dmytry Lavrov | Conrad Nelson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010) is 4 years older than Borealis (2014).
- The Polynomial - Space of the music scores higher on Steam reviews (74.5% positive) than Borealis (55.6% positive).
- Borealis is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than The Polynomial - Space of the music (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- The Polynomial - Space of the music is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Borealis has no Deck rating yet.
The Polynomial - Space of the music vs Borealis — FAQ
- Should I play The Polynomial - Space of the music or Borealis first?
- If you want chronology, The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010) came out before Borealis (2014). 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 The Polynomial - Space of the music and Borealis similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does The Polynomial - Space of the music run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Polynomial - Space of the music is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Borealis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.