Choose Pixel Noir
Choose Pixel Noir if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pixel Noir launched in 2024.
Pixel Noir vs Chained Echoes
Pixel Noir and Chained Echoes both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Chained Echoes (2022) is 2 years older than Pixel Noir (2024). Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Pixel Noir (72.7% 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 Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,511 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Pixel Noir and Chained Echoes sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Pixel Noir |  Chained Echoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (66 reviews) | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SWDTech Games | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Chained Echoes (2022) is 2 years older than Pixel Noir (2024).
- Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Pixel Noir (72.7% positive).
- Chained Echoes is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Noir (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Pixel Noir vs Chained Echoes — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Noir or Chained Echoes first?
- If you want chronology, Chained Echoes (2022) came out before Pixel Noir (2024). 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 Pixel Noir and Chained Echoes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
- Do Pixel Noir and Chained Echoes both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.