Choose 171
Choose 171 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 171 launched in 2022.
171 vs Beyond The Limits
171 and Beyond The Limits both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 171 (2022) is 3 years older than Beyond The Limits (2025). Beyond The Limits is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than 171 (0.49 USD vs. 19.99 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 Beyond The Limits
Choose Beyond The Limits if it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beyond The Limits launched in 2025.
Both 171 and Beyond The Limits sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 171 |  Beyond The Limits | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74% positive (411 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Betagames Group | HardFMGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 171 (2022) is 3 years older than Beyond The Limits (2025).
- Beyond The Limits is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than 171 (0.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 171 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Beyond The Limits has no Deck rating yet.
171 vs Beyond The Limits — FAQ
- Should I play 171 or Beyond The Limits first?
- If you want chronology, 171 (2022) came out before Beyond The Limits (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 171 and Beyond The Limits similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.