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The Guest vs Insider Threat

The Guest and Insider Threat both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Guest (2023) is 1 year older than Insider Threat (2024). Insider Threat is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Guest (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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The Guest vs Insider Threat — Steam metadata comparison
The Guest — Steam game coverThe GuestInsider Threat — Steam game coverInsider Threat
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews76.4% positive (110 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers99 Grados Games99 Grados Games

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The Guest vs Insider Threat — FAQ

Should I play The Guest or Insider Threat first?
If you want chronology, The Guest (2023) came out before Insider Threat (2024). 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 Guest and Insider Threat similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Guest run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Guest is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Insider Threat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.