Choose Ynglet
Choose Ynglet if you want the Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ynglet launched in 2021.
Ynglet vs Mekabolt
Ynglet and Mekabolt 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. Mekabolt (2019) is 2 years older than Ynglet (2021). Ynglet scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% 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 Mekabolt
Choose Mekabolt if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mekabolt launched in 2019.
Both Ynglet and Mekabolt 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
 Ynglet |  Mekabolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (245 reviews) | 86.5% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nifflas | Somepx |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mekabolt (2019) is 2 years older than Ynglet (2021).
- Ynglet scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% positive).
- Mekabolt is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Ynglet (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Ynglet is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mekabolt has no Deck rating yet.
Ynglet vs Mekabolt — FAQ
- Should I play Ynglet or Mekabolt first?
- If you want chronology, Mekabolt (2019) came out before Ynglet (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 Ynglet and Mekabolt 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.
- Does Ynglet run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ynglet is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mekabolt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.