Choose Gimbal
Choose Gimbal if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. Gimbal launched in 2013.
Gimbal vs Inevitability
Gimbal and Inevitability 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. Gimbal (2013) is 2 years older than Inevitability (2015). Gimbal scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Inevitability (41.9% 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 Inevitability
Choose Inevitability if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inevitability launched in 2015.
Both Gimbal and Inevitability 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
 Gimbal |  Inevitability | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (104 reviews) | 41.9% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | 8888888 LABS | SFS Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gimbal (2013) is 2 years older than Inevitability (2015).
- Gimbal scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Inevitability (41.9% positive).
- Inevitability is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gimbal (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Gimbal vs Inevitability — FAQ
- Should I play Gimbal or Inevitability first?
- If you want chronology, Gimbal (2013) came out before Inevitability (2015). 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 Gimbal and Inevitability 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 Inevitability have multiplayer like Gimbal?
- No. Gimbal supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Inevitability is listed as single-player only.