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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inkbound vs Squad Tactics
Inkbound and Squad Tactics 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. Inkbound (2024) is 1 year older than Squad Tactics (2025). Squad Tactics is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Inkbound (2.99 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 Squad Tactics
Choose Squad Tactics if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Squad Tactics launched in 2025.
Both Inkbound and Squad Tactics 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 |  Squad Tactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (2,729 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe | Canabar Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Inkbound (2024) is 1 year older than Squad Tactics (2025).
- Squad Tactics is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Inkbound (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Inkbound has co-op; Squad Tactics does not.
- Inkbound is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squad Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
Inkbound vs Squad Tactics — FAQ
- Should I play Inkbound or Squad Tactics first?
- If you want chronology, Inkbound (2024) came out before Squad Tactics (2025). 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 Squad Tactics 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 Squad Tactics have multiplayer like Inkbound?
- No. Inkbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Squad Tactics is listed as single-player only.
- Does Inkbound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Inkbound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Squad Tactics doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.