Choose Vile
Choose Vile if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Vile launched in 2019.
Vile vs Chromocide: Prism of Sin
Vile and Chromocide: Prism of Sin both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Vile (2019) is 6 years older than Chromocide: Prism of Sin (2025). Chromocide: Prism of Sin is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Vile (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Chromocide: Prism of Sin
Choose Chromocide: Prism of Sin if it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chromocide: Prism of Sin launched in 2025.
Both Vile and Chromocide: Prism of Sin sit in Action 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
 Vile |  Chromocide: Prism of Sin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (20 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ardentsquid | Backslash X |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vile (2019) is 6 years older than Chromocide: Prism of Sin (2025).
- Chromocide: Prism of Sin is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Vile (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Vile has co-op; Chromocide: Prism of Sin does not.
Vile vs Chromocide: Prism of Sin — FAQ
- Should I play Vile or Chromocide: Prism of Sin first?
- If you want chronology, Vile (2019) came out before Chromocide: Prism of Sin (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 Vile and Chromocide: Prism of Sin similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does Chromocide: Prism of Sin have multiplayer like Vile?
- No. Vile supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Chromocide: Prism of Sin is listed as single-player only.