Choose Guppy
Choose Guppy if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Guppy launched in 2017.
Guppy vs Inward
Guppy and Inward both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Guppy (2017) is 6 years older than Inward (2023). Inward scores higher on Steam reviews (82.2% positive) than Guppy (66.7% 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 Inward
Choose Inward if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Inward launched in 2023.
Both Guppy and Inward sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Guppy |  Inward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) | 82.2% positive (107 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ninjadodogames | Krish Shrikumar |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Guppy (2017) is 6 years older than Inward (2023).
- Inward scores higher on Steam reviews (82.2% positive) than Guppy (66.7% positive).
- Inward is free; Guppy is paid (2.99 USD).
- Guppy has co-op; Inward does not.
- Inward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Guppy has no Deck rating yet.
Guppy vs Inward — FAQ
- Should I play Guppy or Inward first?
- If you want chronology, Guppy (2017) came out before Inward (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 Guppy and Inward similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Inward have multiplayer like Guppy?
- No. Guppy supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Inward is listed as single-player only.
- Is Inward free?
- Yes — Inward is a free-to-play Steam title. Guppy is paid (2.99 USD).