Choose SHUT IN
Choose SHUT IN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SHUT IN launched in 2020.
SHUT IN vs The Liquid Jet
SHUT IN and The Liquid Jet 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 5 years older than The Liquid Jet (2025). The Liquid Jet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 The Liquid Jet
Choose The Liquid Jet if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Liquid Jet launched in 2025.
Both SHUT IN and The Liquid Jet 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 |  The Liquid Jet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.10 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (71 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cael O'Sullivan | Sad Mask Party |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SHUT IN (2020) is 5 years older than The Liquid Jet (2025).
- The Liquid Jet scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than SHUT IN (91.5% positive).
- The Liquid Jet is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than SHUT IN (3.10 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
SHUT IN vs The Liquid Jet — FAQ
- Should I play SHUT IN or The Liquid Jet first?
- If you want chronology, SHUT IN (2020) came out before The Liquid Jet (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 SHUT IN and The Liquid Jet 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.