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INSIDE vs Caliper 2

INSIDE and Caliper 2 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 Caliper 2 (2019). Caliper 2 is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than INSIDE (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 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 Caliper 2

Choose Caliper 2 if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caliper 2 launched in 2019.

Both INSIDE and Caliper 2 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.

Side-by-side comparison

INSIDE vs Caliper 2 — Steam metadata comparison
INSIDE — Steam game coverINSIDECaliper 2 — Steam game coverCaliper 2
Released20162019
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews96.3% positive (23,692 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaydeadTort

Side by side

INSIDE vs Caliper 2 — FAQ

Should I play INSIDE or Caliper 2 first?
If you want chronology, INSIDE (2016) came out before Caliper 2 (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 Caliper 2 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.
Does INSIDE run on Steam Deck?
Yes — INSIDE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Caliper 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
INSIDE vs Caliper 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run