Choose TUNIC
Choose TUNIC if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,809 Steam reviews back the pick.
TUNIC vs Dead Ink
TUNIC and Dead Ink both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. TUNIC (2022) is 1 year older than Dead Ink (2023). TUNIC scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Dead Ink (81% 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 Dead Ink
Choose Dead Ink if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead Ink launched in 2023.
Both TUNIC and Dead Ink sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 TUNIC |  Dead Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (9,809 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TUNIC Team | Offwidth Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- TUNIC (2022) is 1 year older than Dead Ink (2023).
- TUNIC scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Dead Ink (81% positive).
- Dead Ink is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than TUNIC (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: TUNIC is Deck Verified, Dead Ink is Deck Playable.
TUNIC vs Dead Ink — FAQ
- Should I play TUNIC or Dead Ink first?
- If you want chronology, TUNIC (2022) came out before Dead Ink (2023). 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 TUNIC and Dead Ink similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.