Choose INSIDE
Choose INSIDE if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Color Alternatives and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
INSIDE vs Experiment 73
INSIDE and Experiment 73 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: INSIDE (2016) is 10 years older than Experiment 73 (2026). Experiment 73 is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than INSIDE (2.32 USD vs. 24.99 USD). INSIDE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Experiment 73 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Experiment 73
Choose Experiment 73 if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Experiment 73 launched in 2026.
Both INSIDE and Experiment 73 ship Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  Experiment 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.32 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (23,692 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Max Calderon |
Side by side
- INSIDE (2016) is 10 years older than Experiment 73 (2026).
- Experiment 73 is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than INSIDE (2.32 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- INSIDE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Experiment 73 has no Deck rating yet.
INSIDE vs Experiment 73 — FAQ
- Should I play INSIDE or Experiment 73 first?
- If you want chronology, INSIDE (2016) came out before Experiment 73 (2026). 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.
- Does INSIDE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — INSIDE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Experiment 73 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.