Choose Inkbound
Choose Inkbound if you want an Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inkbound vs Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out
Inkbound and Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out (2023) is 1 year older than Inkbound (2024). Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% 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 Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out
Choose Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.5% positive across 143 reviews.
Both Inkbound and Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out sit in Strategy and Simulation 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 |  Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (2,729 reviews) | 96.5% positive (143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | A Sharp |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out (2023) is 1 year older than Inkbound (2024).
- Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% positive).
- Inkbound is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Inkbound has co-op; Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Inkbound vs Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out — FAQ
- Which is better, Inkbound or Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out?
- On Steam reviews Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out scores higher (96.5% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Inkbound or Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out first?
- If you want chronology, Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out (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 Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out have multiplayer like Inkbound?
- No. Inkbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out is listed as single-player only.