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Discolored vs holo8

Discolored and holo8 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Discolored (2019) is 6 years older than holo8 (2025). holo8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Discolored (74.2% 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 Discolored

Choose Discolored if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Discolored launched in 2019.

Choose holo8

Choose holo8 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. holo8 launched in 2025.

Both Discolored and holo8 sit in 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

Discolored vs holo8 — Steam metadata comparison
Discolored — Steam game coverDiscoloredholo8 — Steam game coverholo8
Released20192025
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price7.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews74.2% positive (419 reviews)93% positive (57 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJason Godbeyfrog blend

Side by side

Discolored vs holo8 — FAQ

Should I play Discolored or holo8 first?
If you want chronology, Discolored (2019) came out before holo8 (2025). 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 Discolored and holo8 similar?
They overlap on 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.
Discolored vs holo8 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run