Choose Memento Infernum
Choose Memento Infernum if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Memento Infernum launched in 2021.
Memento Infernum vs Cowboy In Space
Memento Infernum and Cowboy In Space both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Memento Infernum (2021) is 4 years older than Cowboy In Space (2025). Memento Infernum is free; Cowboy In Space is paid (0.99 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 Cowboy In Space
Choose Cowboy In Space if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cowboy In Space launched in 2025.
Both Memento Infernum and Cowboy In Space sit in Action and Indie 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
 Memento Infernum |  Cowboy In Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MGames Studio | Da Waffle H8ter |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Memento Infernum (2021) is 4 years older than Cowboy In Space (2025).
- Memento Infernum is free; Cowboy In Space is paid (0.99 USD).
Memento Infernum vs Cowboy In Space — FAQ
- Should I play Memento Infernum or Cowboy In Space first?
- If you want chronology, Memento Infernum (2021) came out before Cowboy In Space (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 Memento Infernum and Cowboy In Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Memento Infernum free?
- Yes — Memento Infernum is a free-to-play Steam title. Cowboy In Space is paid (0.99 USD).