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Inkbound vs Edifice of Fiends

Inkbound and Edifice of Fiends both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Edifice of Fiends (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024). Edifice of Fiends is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Inkbound (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Inkbound

Choose Inkbound if you want a Simulation and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Edifice of Fiends

Choose Edifice of Fiends if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Edifice of Fiends launched in 2021.

Both Inkbound and Edifice of Fiends sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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 vs Edifice of Fiends — Steam metadata comparison
Inkbound — Steam game coverInkboundEdifice of Fiends — Steam game coverEdifice of Fiends
Released20242021
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAction, Strategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price8.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews87.4% positive (2,729 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersShiny ShoeMaster Bronze Elite

Side by side

Inkbound vs Edifice of Fiends — FAQ

Should I play Inkbound or Edifice of Fiends first?
If you want chronology, Edifice of Fiends (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 Edifice of Fiends similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Edifice of Fiends have multiplayer like Inkbound?
No. Inkbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Edifice of Fiends is listed as single-player only.
Does Inkbound run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Inkbound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Edifice of Fiends doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Inkbound vs Edifice of Fiends — Verdict (2026) · imho.run