Choose Akin
Choose Akin if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Akin launched in 2016.
Akin vs IIN
Akin and IIN both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Akin (2016) is 2 years older than IIN (2018). Akin scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than IIN (68.2% 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 IIN
Choose IIN if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. IIN launched in 2018.
Both Akin and IIN sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Akin |  IIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (183 reviews) | 68.2% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | Epopeia Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Akin (2016) is 2 years older than IIN (2018).
- Akin scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than IIN (68.2% positive).
- IIN is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Akin (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- IIN has co-op; Akin does not.
- Akin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; IIN has no Deck rating yet.
Akin vs IIN — FAQ
- Should I play Akin or IIN first?
- If you want chronology, Akin (2016) came out before IIN (2018). 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 Akin and IIN similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Akin have multiplayer like IIN?
- No. IIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Akin is listed as single-player only.
- Does Akin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Akin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. IIN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.