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1 Screen Platformer vs Into the Loop

1 Screen Platformer and Into the Loop 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. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 2 years older than Into the Loop (2021). 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Into the Loop (1.49 USD vs. 3.99 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 1 Screen Platformer

Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.

Choose Into the Loop

Choose Into the Loop if you want a Casual experience. Into the Loop launched in 2021.

Both 1 Screen Platformer and Into the Loop 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

1 Screen Platformer vs Into the Loop — Steam metadata comparison
1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover1 Screen PlatformerInto the Loop — Steam game coverInto the Loop
Released20192021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price1.49 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews87% positive (169 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersReturn To Adventure Mountain, LLCCreational Labs

Side by side

1 Screen Platformer vs Into the Loop — FAQ

Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or Into the Loop first?
If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before Into the Loop (2021). 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 1 Screen Platformer and Into the Loop 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 1 Screen Platformer run on Steam Deck?
Yes — 1 Screen Platformer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Into the Loop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.