Choose Inkslinger
Choose Inkslinger if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Inkslinger launched in 2021.
Inkslinger vs The Simplest Game in the World
Inkslinger and The Simplest Game in the World 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. Inkslinger (2021) is 2 years older than The Simplest Game in the World (2023). The Simplest Game in the World is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Inkslinger (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Simplest Game in the World
Choose The Simplest Game in the World if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Simplest Game in the World launched in 2023.
Both Inkslinger and The Simplest Game in the World 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
 Inkslinger |  The Simplest Game in the World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gateway | Ke Zhou, 刻舟 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Inkslinger (2021) is 2 years older than The Simplest Game in the World (2023).
- The Simplest Game in the World is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Inkslinger (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Inkslinger vs The Simplest Game in the World — FAQ
- Should I play Inkslinger or The Simplest Game in the World first?
- If you want chronology, Inkslinger (2021) came out before The Simplest Game in the World (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 Inkslinger and The Simplest Game in the World 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.