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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.

Which should you pick?

Choose Matter

Choose Matter if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Matter launched in 2018.

Choose Ynglet

Choose Ynglet if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 245 reviews.

Both Matter and Ynglet sit in Action and Indie 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

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

Side by side

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.
Matter vs Ynglet — Verdict (2026) · imho.run