Choose Project RIP
Choose Project RIP if you want a RPG experience. Project RIP launched in 2019.
Project RIP vs Invention 3
Project RIP and Invention 3 both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Project RIP (2019) is 3 years older than Invention 3 (2022). Invention 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Project RIP (60% 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 Invention 3
Choose Invention 3 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Invention 3 launched in 2022.
Both Project RIP and Invention 3 sit in Action and Indie 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
 Project RIP |  Invention 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (70 reviews) | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Storming Tech | Falco Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Project RIP (2019) is 3 years older than Invention 3 (2022).
- Invention 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Project RIP (60% positive).
- Invention 3 is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Project RIP (0.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Project RIP is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Invention 3 has no Deck rating yet.
Project RIP vs Invention 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Project RIP or Invention 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Project RIP (2019) came out before Invention 3 (2022). 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 Project RIP and Invention 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Project RIP run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project RIP is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Invention 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.