Choose Scientific Shutdown
Choose Scientific Shutdown if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scientific Shutdown launched in 2021.
Scientific Shutdown vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Scientific Shutdown and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Scientific Shutdown (2021) is 2 years older than Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023). Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Scientific Shutdown (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Choose Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain launched in 2023.
Both Scientific Shutdown and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Scientific Shutdown |  Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Define Logic Studios | Herosoft, Trainwreck Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Scientific Shutdown (2021) is 2 years older than Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023).
- Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Scientific Shutdown (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Scientific Shutdown vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain — FAQ
- Should I play Scientific Shutdown or Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain first?
- If you want chronology, Scientific Shutdown (2021) came out before Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (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 Scientific Shutdown and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Scientific Shutdown and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Scientific Shutdown ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.