Choose State of Mind
Choose State of Mind if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. State of Mind launched in 2018.
State of Mind vs G String
State of Mind and G String 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. State of Mind (2018) is 2 years older than G String (2020). G String scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than State of Mind (75.7% 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 G String
Choose G String if you want an Action game with HDR available. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.9% positive across 894 reviews.
Both State of Mind and G String 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
 State of Mind |  G String | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (559 reviews) | 85.9% positive (894 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Eyaura |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- State of Mind (2018) is 2 years older than G String (2020).
- G String scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than State of Mind (75.7% positive).
- State of Mind is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than G String (1.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
State of Mind vs G String — FAQ
- Which is better, State of Mind or G String?
- On Steam reviews G String scores higher (85.9% positive) than State of Mind (75.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, G String is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play State of Mind or G String first?
- If you want chronology, State of Mind (2018) came out before G String (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 State of Mind and G String 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.