Choose THE SPIRIT LIFT
Choose THE SPIRIT LIFT if you want the Touch Only Option side of the pairing. THE SPIRIT LIFT launched in 2026.
THE SPIRIT LIFT vs INFERIUS
THE SPIRIT LIFT and INFERIUS both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Adventure on Steam. THE SPIRIT LIFT (2026) is 1 year older than INFERIUS (2027). THE SPIRIT LIFT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; INFERIUS has no Deck rating yet. 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 INFERIUS
Choose INFERIUS if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, DualShock Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size. INFERIUS launched in 2027.
Both THE SPIRIT LIFT and INFERIUS sit in Strategy and Adventure 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
 THE SPIRIT LIFT |  INFERIUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (100 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | prettysmart games | Lucid Rain Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- THE SPIRIT LIFT (2026) is 1 year older than INFERIUS (2027).
- THE SPIRIT LIFT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; INFERIUS has no Deck rating yet.
THE SPIRIT LIFT vs INFERIUS — FAQ
- Should I play THE SPIRIT LIFT or INFERIUS first?
- If you want chronology, THE SPIRIT LIFT (2026) came out before INFERIUS (2027). 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 THE SPIRIT LIFT and INFERIUS similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does THE SPIRIT LIFT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — THE SPIRIT LIFT is rated Deck Playable by Valve. INFERIUS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.