Choose Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,511 Steam reviews back the pick.
Chained Echoes vs INFINITE GUITARS
Chained Echoes and INFINITE GUITARS both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Chained Echoes (2022) is 1 year older than INFINITE GUITARS (2023). Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than INFINITE GUITARS (69.6% 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 INFINITE GUITARS
Choose INFINITE GUITARS if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. INFINITE GUITARS launched in 2023.
Both Chained Echoes and INFINITE GUITARS sit in 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
 Chained Echoes |  INFINITE GUITARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) | Nikko Nikko |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Chained Echoes (2022) is 1 year older than INFINITE GUITARS (2023).
- Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than INFINITE GUITARS (69.6% positive).
- INFINITE GUITARS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Chained Echoes (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Chained Echoes vs INFINITE GUITARS — FAQ
- Should I play Chained Echoes or INFINITE GUITARS first?
- If you want chronology, Chained Echoes (2022) came out before INFINITE GUITARS (2023). 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 Chained Echoes and INFINITE GUITARS similar?
- They overlap on 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 Chained Echoes and INFINITE GUITARS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.