Choose INSIDE
Choose INSIDE if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. 23,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
INSIDE vs GRIS
INSIDE and GRIS both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. INSIDE (2016) is 2 years older than GRIS (2018). INSIDE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than GRIS (95.1% 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 GRIS
Choose GRIS if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 26,666 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both INSIDE and GRIS sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.3% vs 95.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 INSIDE |  GRIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (23,692 reviews) | 95.1% positive (26,666 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Nomada Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- INSIDE (2016) is 2 years older than GRIS (2018).
- INSIDE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than GRIS (95.1% positive).
- GRIS is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than INSIDE (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
INSIDE vs GRIS — FAQ
- Which is better, INSIDE or GRIS?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: INSIDE sits at 96.3% positive (23,692 reviews), GRIS at 95.1% (26,666). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play INSIDE or GRIS first?
- If you want chronology, INSIDE (2016) came out before GRIS (2018). 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 GRIS similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do INSIDE and GRIS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.