Choose Silver Chains
Choose Silver Chains if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Silver Chains launched in 2019.
Silver Chains vs Insomnis
Silver Chains and Insomnis both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Silver Chains (2019) is 3 years older than Insomnis (2022). Insomnis scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Silver Chains (62.3% 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 Insomnis
Choose Insomnis if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Insomnis launched in 2022.
Both Silver Chains and Insomnis sit in 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
 Silver Chains |  Insomnis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.3% positive (220 reviews) | 76.1% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cracked Heads Games | Path Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Silver Chains (2019) is 3 years older than Insomnis (2022).
- Insomnis scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Silver Chains (62.3% positive).
- Insomnis is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Silver Chains (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Silver Chains is Deck Playable, Insomnis is Deck Verified.
Silver Chains vs Insomnis — FAQ
- Should I play Silver Chains or Insomnis first?
- If you want chronology, Silver Chains (2019) came out before Insomnis (2022). 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 Silver Chains and Insomnis similar?
- They overlap on 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.