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Forklift Simulator 2019 vs inRun

Forklift Simulator 2019 and inRun both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Forklift Simulator 2019 (2020) is 4 years older than inRun (2024). inRun is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Forklift Simulator 2019 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Forklift Simulator 2019

Choose Forklift Simulator 2019 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Forklift Simulator 2019 launched in 2020.

Choose inRun

Choose inRun if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. inRun launched in 2024.

Both Forklift Simulator 2019 and inRun sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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

Forklift Simulator 2019 vs inRun — Steam metadata comparison
Forklift Simulator 2019 — Steam game coverForklift Simulator 2019inRun — Steam game coverinRun
Released20202024
GenresIndie, Simulation, Casual, RacingIndie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews67.6% positive (37 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersBlind Squirrel GamesIvanovich Games

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Forklift Simulator 2019 vs inRun — FAQ

Should I play Forklift Simulator 2019 or inRun first?
If you want chronology, Forklift Simulator 2019 (2020) came out before inRun (2024). 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 Forklift Simulator 2019 and inRun similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Forklift Simulator 2019 have multiplayer like inRun?
No. inRun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Forklift Simulator 2019 is listed as single-player only.
Forklift Simulator 2019 vs inRun — Verdict (2026) · imho.run