Choose Reframed
Choose Reframed if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Reframed launched in 2018.
Reframed vs 03.04
Reframed and 03.04 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. Reframed (2018) is 1 year older than 03.04 (2019). 03.04 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than Reframed (70% 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 03.04
Choose 03.04 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 03.04 launched in 2019.
Both Reframed and 03.04 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
 Reframed |  03.04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 75.4% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playstige Interactive | JPEG OF PAIN GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Reframed (2018) is 1 year older than 03.04 (2019).
- 03.04 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than Reframed (70% positive).
- 03.04 is free; Reframed is paid (2.99 USD).
- 03.04 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Reframed has no Deck rating yet.
Reframed vs 03.04 — FAQ
- Should I play Reframed or 03.04 first?
- If you want chronology, Reframed (2018) came out before 03.04 (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 Reframed and 03.04 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.
- Is 03.04 free?
- Yes — 03.04 is a free-to-play Steam title. Reframed is paid (2.99 USD).