Choose INK
Choose INK if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. INK launched in 2015.
INK vs DYE
INK and DYE both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. INK (2015) is 2 years older than DYE (2017). INK scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than DYE (76.7% 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 DYE
Choose DYE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DYE launched in 2017.
Both INK and DYE sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 INK |  DYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (470 reviews) | 76.7% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ZackBellGames | Bat Country Games, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- INK (2015) is 2 years older than DYE (2017).
- INK scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than DYE (76.7% positive).
- DYE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than INK (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
INK vs DYE — FAQ
- Should I play INK or DYE first?
- If you want chronology, INK (2015) came out before DYE (2017). 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 INK and DYE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 INK and DYE 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.