Should I play INSIDE or Other Submarine first?

If you want chronology, INSIDE (2016) came out before Other Submarine (2019). 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 INSIDE and Other Submarine similar?

They overlap on 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.

Is Other Submarine free?

Yes — Other Submarine is a free-to-play Steam title. INSIDE is paid (24.99 USD).

INSIDE vs Other Submarine

INSIDE and Other Submarine both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. INSIDE (2016) is 3 years older than Other Submarine (2019). INSIDE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Other Submarine (50% 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 INSIDE

Choose INSIDE if you want an Action and Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,692 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Other Submarine

Choose Other Submarine if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Other Submarine launched in 2019.

Both INSIDE and Other Submarine sit in 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.

INSIDE vs Other Submarine — Steam metadata comparison
	INSIDE	Other Submarine
Released	2016	2019
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure	Indie, Free To Play
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Deck Playable
Price	24.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	96.3% positive (23,692 reviews)	50% positive (16 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Playdead	OverTurn Studios

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
INSIDE (2016) is 3 years older than Other Submarine (2019).
INSIDE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Other Submarine (50% positive).
Other Submarine is free; INSIDE is paid (24.99 USD).
Steam Deck: INSIDE is Deck Verified, Other Submarine is Deck Playable.