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Matter vs Ynglet

Matter and Ynglet both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Matter (2018) is 3 years older than Ynglet (2021). Ynglet scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Matter (87.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Matter vs Ynglet — Steam metadata comparison
Matter — Steam game coverMatterYnglet — Steam game coverYnglet
Released20182021
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews87.2% positive (125 reviews)98% positive (245 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersUki Uki Lab, Concrete GamesNifflas

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Matter vs Ynglet — FAQ

Which is better, Matter or Ynglet?
On Steam reviews Ynglet scores higher (98% positive) than Matter (87.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ynglet is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Matter or Ynglet first?
If you want chronology, Matter (2018) came out before Ynglet (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 Matter and Ynglet similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.