Choose SolSeraph
Choose SolSeraph if it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. SolSeraph launched in 2019.
SolSeraph vs Smelter
SolSeraph and Smelter both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. SolSeraph (2019) is 2 years older than Smelter (2021). Smelter scores higher on Steam reviews (68% positive) than SolSeraph (50.7% 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 Smelter
Choose Smelter if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. Smelter launched in 2021.
Both SolSeraph and Smelter sit in Action and Strategy 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
 SolSeraph |  Smelter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.7% positive (67 reviews) | 68% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ACE Team | X PLUS Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- SolSeraph (2019) is 2 years older than Smelter (2021).
- Smelter scores higher on Steam reviews (68% positive) than SolSeraph (50.7% positive).
- SolSeraph is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Smelter (4.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Smelter is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; SolSeraph has no Deck rating yet.
SolSeraph vs Smelter — FAQ
- Should I play SolSeraph or Smelter first?
- If you want chronology, SolSeraph (2019) came out before Smelter (2021). 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 SolSeraph and Smelter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.