Choose imprint-X
Choose imprint-X if you want a Casual experience. imprint-X launched in 2017.
imprint-X vs Kohate
imprint-X and Kohate 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. imprint-X (2017) is 3 years older than Kohate (2020). Kohate scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than imprint-X (71.4% 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 Kohate
Choose Kohate if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kohate launched in 2020.
Both imprint-X and Kohate sit in 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
 imprint-X |  Kohate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) | 77.8% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Morgondag | DarkStone Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- imprint-X (2017) is 3 years older than Kohate (2020).
- Kohate scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than imprint-X (71.4% positive).
- Kohate is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than imprint-X (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
imprint-X vs Kohate — FAQ
- Should I play imprint-X or Kohate first?
- If you want chronology, imprint-X (2017) came out before Kohate (2020). 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 imprint-X and Kohate 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.