Choose Inspector Waffles
Choose Inspector Waffles if you want an Indie experience. Inspector Waffles launched in 2021.
Inspector Waffles vs Inspector Waffles Early Days
Inspector Waffles and Inspector Waffles Early Days both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Inspector Waffles (2021) is 3 years older than Inspector Waffles Early Days (2024). Inspector Waffles Early Days scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Inspector Waffles (95.5% 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 Inspector Waffles Early Days
Choose Inspector Waffles Early Days if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inspector Waffles Early Days launched in 2024.
Both Inspector Waffles and Inspector Waffles Early Days sit in 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
 Inspector Waffles |  Inspector Waffles Early Days | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (156 reviews) | 100% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Goloso Games | Goloso Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Inspector Waffles (2021) is 3 years older than Inspector Waffles Early Days (2024).
- Inspector Waffles Early Days scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Inspector Waffles (95.5% positive).
- Inspector Waffles Early Days is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Inspector Waffles (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Inspector Waffles vs Inspector Waffles Early Days — FAQ
- Should I play Inspector Waffles or Inspector Waffles Early Days first?
- If you want chronology, Inspector Waffles (2021) came out before Inspector Waffles Early Days (2024). 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 Inspector Waffles and Inspector Waffles Early Days similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Inspector Waffles and Inspector Waffles Early Days both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.