Choose SHUT IN
Choose SHUT IN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SHUT IN launched in 2020.
SHUT IN vs Cataplexy
SHUT IN and Cataplexy both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. SHUT IN (2020) is 2 years older than Cataplexy (2022). Cataplexy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than SHUT IN (91.5% 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 Cataplexy
Choose Cataplexy if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cataplexy launched in 2022.
Both SHUT IN and Cataplexy sit in 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
 SHUT IN |  Cataplexy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (71 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cael O'Sullivan | 12seven |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SHUT IN (2020) is 2 years older than Cataplexy (2022).
- Cataplexy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than SHUT IN (91.5% positive).
- Cataplexy is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SHUT IN (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
SHUT IN vs Cataplexy — FAQ
- Should I play SHUT IN or Cataplexy first?
- If you want chronology, SHUT IN (2020) came out before Cataplexy (2022). 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 SHUT IN and Cataplexy similar?
- They overlap on 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.