Choose EQI
Choose EQI if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EQI launched in 2021.
EQI vs GRAPPIN
EQI and GRAPPIN both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. EQI (2021) is 2 years older than GRAPPIN (2023). EQI scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than GRAPPIN (70.6% 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 GRAPPIN
Choose GRAPPIN if you want an Indie experience. GRAPPIN launched in 2023.
Both EQI and GRAPPIN sit in Action 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
 EQI |  GRAPPIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (114 reviews) | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chopin et al. | POLYLABO |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- EQI (2021) is 2 years older than GRAPPIN (2023).
- EQI scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than GRAPPIN (70.6% positive).
- EQI is free; GRAPPIN is paid (12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
EQI vs GRAPPIN — FAQ
- Should I play EQI or GRAPPIN first?
- If you want chronology, EQI (2021) came out before GRAPPIN (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 EQI and GRAPPIN similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is EQI free?
- Yes — EQI is a free-to-play Steam title. GRAPPIN is paid (12.99 USD).
- Do EQI and GRAPPIN both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.