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Cyberpulse vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain

Cyberpulse and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain 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. Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023) is 1 year older than Cyberpulse (2024). Cyberpulse scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (96.7% 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 Cyberpulse

Choose Cyberpulse if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Cyberpulse launched in 2024.

Choose Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain

Choose Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain launched in 2023.

Both Cyberpulse and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Cyberpulse vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain — Steam metadata comparison
Cyberpulse — Steam game coverCyberpulseInverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain — Steam game coverInverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Released20242023
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (20 reviews)96.7% positive (30 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersScherzo GamesHerosoft, Trainwreck Studios

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Cyberpulse vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain — FAQ

Should I play Cyberpulse or Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain first?
If you want chronology, Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023) came out before Cyberpulse (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 Cyberpulse and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain 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 Cyberpulse and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cyberpulse ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
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