Choose Pixelpunk XL
Choose Pixelpunk XL if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixelpunk XL launched in 2018.
Pixelpunk XL vs Orbs of Chaos
Pixelpunk XL and Orbs of Chaos both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Pixelpunk XL (2018) is 6 years older than Orbs of Chaos (2024). Orbs of Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Pixelpunk XL (69% 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 Orbs of Chaos
Choose Orbs of Chaos if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orbs of Chaos launched in 2024.
Both Pixelpunk XL and Orbs of Chaos sit in Action and Indie 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
 Pixelpunk XL |  Orbs of Chaos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69% positive (29 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mykhail Konokh | Noisecore |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pixelpunk XL (2018) is 6 years older than Orbs of Chaos (2024).
- Orbs of Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Pixelpunk XL (69% positive).
- Pixelpunk XL is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Orbs of Chaos (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Pixelpunk XL vs Orbs of Chaos — FAQ
- Should I play Pixelpunk XL or Orbs of Chaos first?
- If you want chronology, Pixelpunk XL (2018) came out before Orbs of Chaos (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 Pixelpunk XL and Orbs of Chaos similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.