Choose Project X
Choose Project X if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project X launched in 2017.
Project X vs The Beast Inside
Project X and The Beast Inside both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Project X (2017) is 2 years older than The Beast Inside (2019). Project X is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than The Beast Inside (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Beast Inside
Choose The Beast Inside if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 2,333 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Project X and The Beast Inside sit in Action, 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
 Project X |  The Beast Inside | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 77.4% positive (2,333 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bulls Bros | Illusion Ray |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Project X (2017) is 2 years older than The Beast Inside (2019).
- Project X is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than The Beast Inside (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Beast Inside is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project X has no Deck rating yet.
Project X vs The Beast Inside — FAQ
- Should I play Project X or The Beast Inside first?
- If you want chronology, Project X (2017) came out before The Beast Inside (2019). 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 Project X and The Beast Inside similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does The Beast Inside have multiplayer like Project X?
- No. Project X supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Beast Inside is listed as single-player only.