Choose Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if you want an Early Access game with LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Under Lock vs INVERSE
Under Lock and INVERSE 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. Under Lock (2021) is 2 years older than INVERSE (2023). INVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Under Lock (71.4% 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 INVERSE
Choose INVERSE if you want the Steam Leaderboards and VR Only side of the pairing. INVERSE launched in 2023.
Both Under Lock and INVERSE sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Under Lock |  INVERSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | NioTum | MassVR LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Under Lock (2021) is 2 years older than INVERSE (2023).
- INVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Under Lock (71.4% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
Under Lock vs INVERSE — FAQ
- Should I play Under Lock or INVERSE first?
- If you want chronology, Under Lock (2021) came out before INVERSE (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 Under Lock and INVERSE 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.
- Do both Under Lock and INVERSE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Under Lock ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; INVERSE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.