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Boxes Inc. vs Memory Player

Boxes Inc. and Memory Player both land in Strategy, Simulation, 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 Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Boxes Inc. (2018) is 2 years older than Memory Player (2020). Memory Player is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Boxes Inc. (3.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Boxes Inc.

Choose Boxes Inc. if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Boxes Inc. launched in 2018.

Choose Memory Player

Choose Memory Player if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Memory Player launched in 2020.

Both Boxes Inc. and Memory Player sit in Strategy, Simulation, 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

Boxes Inc. vs Memory Player — Steam metadata comparison
Boxes Inc. — Steam game coverBoxes Inc.Memory Player — Steam game coverMemory Player
Released20182020
GenresStrategy, Simulation, RPGStrategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price10.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews69.6% positive (23 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DeveloperstoR StudioWANG ZHENZHEN

Side by side

Boxes Inc. vs Memory Player — FAQ

Should I play Boxes Inc. or Memory Player first?
If you want chronology, Boxes Inc. (2018) came out before Memory Player (2020). 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 Boxes Inc. and Memory Player similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, 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.
Boxes Inc. vs Memory Player — Verdict (2026) · imho.run