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Inkbound vs Nilia

Inkbound and Nilia 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. Nilia (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024). Nilia 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 an Action, 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 Nilia

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

Both Inkbound and Nilia 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 vs Nilia — Steam metadata comparison
Inkbound — Steam game coverInkboundNilia — Steam game coverNilia
Released20242021
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPGStrategy, 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 Shoe4 Hats

Side by side

Inkbound vs Nilia — FAQ

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