Choose Inkbound
Choose Inkbound if you want an Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inkbound vs REM Cycles
Inkbound and REM Cycles both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. REM Cycles (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024). Inkbound is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than REM Cycles (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 REM Cycles
Choose REM Cycles if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. REM Cycles launched in 2021.
Both Inkbound and REM Cycles sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Inkbound |  REM Cycles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (2,729 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Indispensable Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- REM Cycles (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024).
- Inkbound is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than REM Cycles (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Inkbound has co-op; REM Cycles does not.
- Inkbound is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; REM Cycles has no Deck rating yet.
Inkbound vs REM Cycles — FAQ
- Should I play Inkbound or REM Cycles first?
- If you want chronology, REM Cycles (2021) came out before Inkbound (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 Inkbound and REM Cycles similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 REM Cycles have multiplayer like Inkbound?
- No. Inkbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while REM Cycles is listed as single-player only.
- Does Inkbound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Inkbound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. REM Cycles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.