Choose Inmates
Choose Inmates if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Inmates launched in 2017.
Inmates vs The Memories That Shape Us
Inmates and The Memories That Shape Us 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. Inmates (2017) is 8 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025). The Memories That Shape Us scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Inmates (63.6% 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 The Memories That Shape Us
Choose The Memories That Shape Us if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Memories That Shape Us launched in 2025.
Both Inmates and The Memories That Shape Us 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
 Inmates |  The Memories That Shape Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.79 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (110 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Davit Andreasyan | Derek Larson |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Inmates (2017) is 8 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025).
- The Memories That Shape Us scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Inmates (63.6% positive).
- Inmates is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Memories That Shape Us (1.79 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Inmates vs The Memories That Shape Us — FAQ
- Should I play Inmates or The Memories That Shape Us first?
- If you want chronology, Inmates (2017) came out before The Memories That Shape Us (2025). 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 Inmates and The Memories That Shape Us 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.