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Inkbound vs Dead Metal

Inkbound and Dead Metal 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. Dead Metal (2023) is 1 year older than Inkbound (2024). Dead Metal scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% 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 Inkbound

Choose Inkbound if you want an Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Dead Metal

Choose Dead Metal if you want an Early Access experience. Dead Metal launched in 2023.

Both Inkbound and Dead Metal sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Dead Metal — Steam metadata comparison
Inkbound — Steam game coverInkboundDead Metal — Steam game coverDead Metal
Released20242023
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price8.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews87.4% positive (2,729 reviews)95% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersShiny ShoeMonotone

Side by side

Inkbound vs Dead Metal — FAQ

Should I play Inkbound or Dead Metal first?
If you want chronology, Dead Metal (2023) 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 Dead Metal 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.
Do both Inkbound and Dead Metal have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Inkbound ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dead Metal ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Inkbound run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Inkbound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dead Metal doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Inkbound vs Dead Metal — Verdict (2026) · imho.run