Choose FIREWORK
Choose FIREWORK if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. FIREWORK launched in 2018.
FIREWORK vs Smelter
FIREWORK and Smelter both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. FIREWORK (2018) is 3 years older than Smelter (2021). FIREWORK scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Smelter (68% 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 a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smelter launched in 2021.
Both FIREWORK and Smelter sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 FIREWORK |  Smelter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (24 reviews) | 68% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks | X PLUS Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- FIREWORK (2018) is 3 years older than Smelter (2021).
- FIREWORK scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Smelter (68% positive).
- FIREWORK is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Smelter (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Smelter is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; FIREWORK has no Deck rating yet.
FIREWORK vs Smelter — FAQ
- Should I play FIREWORK or Smelter first?
- If you want chronology, FIREWORK (2018) 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 FIREWORK and Smelter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.