Choose Eigengrau
Choose Eigengrau if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Eigengrau launched in 2023.
Eigengrau vs Keytamine
Eigengrau and Keytamine 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. Eigengrau (2023) is 2 years older than Keytamine (2025). Eigengrau scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Keytamine (85% 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 Keytamine
Choose Keytamine if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Keytamine launched in 2025.
Both Eigengrau and Keytamine sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Eigengrau |  Keytamine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (57 reviews) | 85% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Martin Mauersics | Nabokov |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eigengrau (2023) is 2 years older than Keytamine (2025).
- Eigengrau scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Keytamine (85% positive).
- Keytamine is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Eigengrau (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Eigengrau has co-op; Keytamine does not.
- Steam Deck: Eigengrau is Deck Verified, Keytamine is Deck Playable.
Eigengrau vs Keytamine — FAQ
- Should I play Eigengrau or Keytamine first?
- If you want chronology, Eigengrau (2023) came out before Keytamine (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 Eigengrau and Keytamine 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.
- Does Keytamine have multiplayer like Eigengrau?
- No. Eigengrau supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Keytamine is listed as single-player only.