Choose Inkslinger
Choose Inkslinger if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Inkslinger launched in 2021.
Inkslinger vs You know my name?
Inkslinger and You know my name? 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 3 years older than You know my name? (2024). Inkslinger scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than You know my name? (56.8% 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 You know my name?
Choose You know my name? if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. You know my name? launched in 2024.
Both Inkslinger and You know my name? 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 |  You know my name? | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 56.8% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gateway | Mystael studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Inkslinger (2021) is 3 years older than You know my name? (2024).
- Inkslinger scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than You know my name? (56.8% positive).
- You know my name? is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Inkslinger (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Inkslinger vs You know my name? — FAQ
- Should I play Inkslinger or You know my name? first?
- If you want chronology, Inkslinger (2021) came out before You know my name? (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 Inkslinger and You know my name? 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.