IMHO.

Labyrinthine vs Unlock

Labyrinthine and Unlock both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Labyrinthine (2023) is 1 year older than Unlock (2024). Unlock is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Labyrinthine (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Labyrinthine

Choose Labyrinthine if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,438 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Unlock

Choose Unlock if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Unlock launched in 2024.

Both Labyrinthine and Unlock sit in 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

Labyrinthine vs Unlock — Steam metadata comparison
Labyrinthine — Steam game coverLabyrinthineUnlock — Steam game coverUnlock
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews85.6% positive (7,438 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersValko Game StudiosShiroNoPanda

Side by side

Labyrinthine vs Unlock — FAQ

Should I play Labyrinthine or Unlock first?
If you want chronology, Labyrinthine (2023) came out before Unlock (2024). 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 Labyrinthine and Unlock similar?
They overlap on 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 Unlock have multiplayer like Labyrinthine?
No. Labyrinthine supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Unlock is listed as single-player only.
Does Labyrinthine run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Labyrinthine is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Unlock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Labyrinthine vs Unlock — Verdict (2026) · imho.run