Choose Endangered
Choose Endangered if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Endangered launched in 2027.
Endangered vs InTheLake
Endangered and InTheLake both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. InTheLake (2026) is 1 year older than Endangered (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 InTheLake
Choose InTheLake if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. InTheLake launched in 2026.
Both Endangered and InTheLake sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Gamepad Recommended, 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
 Endangered |  InTheLake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Christopher Considine | ZhiZhi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- InTheLake (2026) is 1 year older than Endangered (2027).
Endangered vs InTheLake — FAQ
- Should I play Endangered or InTheLake first?
- If you want chronology, InTheLake (2026) came out before Endangered (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 Endangered and InTheLake similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.