Choose Inkbound
Choose Inkbound if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inkbound vs Desta: The Memories Between
Inkbound and Desta: The Memories Between both land in Action, Strategy 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 on Steam. Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 1 year older than Inkbound (2024). Inkbound scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% 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 Desta: The Memories Between
Choose Desta: The Memories Between if you want a Sports and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Desta: The Memories Between launched in 2023.
Both Inkbound and Desta: The Memories Between sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  Desta: The Memories Between | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Sports, Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (2,729 reviews) | 83.1% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | ustwo games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 1 year older than Inkbound (2024).
- Inkbound scores higher on Steam reviews (87.4% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% positive).
- Inkbound is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Desta: The Memories Between (8.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Inkbound has co-op; Desta: The Memories Between does not.
- Steam Deck: Inkbound is Deck Playable, Desta: The Memories Between is Deck Verified.
Inkbound vs Desta: The Memories Between — FAQ
- Should I play Inkbound or Desta: The Memories Between first?
- If you want chronology, Desta: The Memories Between (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 Desta: The Memories Between similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 Desta: The Memories Between have multiplayer like Inkbound?
- No. Inkbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Desta: The Memories Between is listed as single-player only.