Choose DEPLETED
Choose DEPLETED if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. DEPLETED launched in 2026.
DEPLETED vs Pinched
DEPLETED and Pinched both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2026. DEPLETED is free; Pinched is paid (Price unknown). 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 Pinched
Choose Pinched if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls. Pinched launched in 2026.
Both DEPLETED and Pinched sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 DEPLETED |  Pinched | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | [coke.] | Spray Coding Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- DEPLETED is free; Pinched is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
DEPLETED vs Pinched — FAQ
- Are DEPLETED and Pinched similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 both DEPLETED and Pinched have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DEPLETED ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Pinched ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is DEPLETED free?
- Yes — DEPLETED is a free-to-play Steam title. Pinched is paid (Price unknown).