Choose 89
Choose 89 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 89 launched in 2022.
89 vs Square Inertia
89 and Square Inertia 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. 89 (2022) is 1 year older than Square Inertia (2023). 89 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Square Inertia (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Square Inertia
Choose Square Inertia if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. Square Inertia launched in 2023.
Both 89 and Square Inertia 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
 89 |  Square Inertia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | H-Pie Game Studio | CyanOhm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 89 (2022) is 1 year older than Square Inertia (2023).
- 89 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Square Inertia (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
89 vs Square Inertia — FAQ
- Should I play 89 or Square Inertia first?
- If you want chronology, 89 (2022) came out before Square Inertia (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 89 and Square Inertia 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.