Choose illie
Choose illie if it matches what drew you to this matchup. illie launched in 2017.
illie vs Mekabolt
illie and Mekabolt 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. illie (2017) is 2 years older than Mekabolt (2019). Mekabolt scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than illie (66% 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 Mekabolt
Choose Mekabolt if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mekabolt launched in 2019.
Both illie and Mekabolt sit in 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
 illie |  Mekabolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66% positive (47 reviews) | 86.5% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NedoStudio | Somepx |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- illie (2017) is 2 years older than Mekabolt (2019).
- Mekabolt scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than illie (66% positive).
- Mekabolt is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than illie (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
illie vs Mekabolt — FAQ
- Should I play illie or Mekabolt first?
- If you want chronology, illie (2017) came out before Mekabolt (2019). 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 illie and Mekabolt 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.