Choose Vertigo Enigma
Choose Vertigo Enigma if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound. Vertigo Enigma launched in 2026.
Vertigo Enigma vs Lock In
Vertigo Enigma and Lock In both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Vertigo Enigma (2026) is 1 year older than Lock In (2027). 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 Lock In
Choose Lock In if you want the Playable without Timed Input and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. Lock In launched in 2027.
Both Vertigo Enigma and Lock In sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Vertigo Enigma |  Lock In | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rémanence Games | FLEB |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Vertigo Enigma (2026) is 1 year older than Lock In (2027).
Vertigo Enigma vs Lock In — FAQ
- Should I play Vertigo Enigma or Lock In first?
- If you want chronology, Vertigo Enigma (2026) came out before Lock In (2027). 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 Vertigo Enigma and Lock In similar?
- They overlap on 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.