When comparing Inside vs The Binding of Isaac, the Slant community recommends Inside for most people. In the question“What are the best indie games on Steam?” Inside is ranked 2nd while The Binding of Isaac is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose Inside is:
This game's world is colorless and soundless, which makes the bright player character really stand out. Occasional sound cues add to the tense and creepy atmosphere.
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Pros
Pro Unparalleled creepy yet intoxicating atmosphere
This game's world is colorless and soundless, which makes the bright player character really stand out. Occasional sound cues add to the tense and creepy atmosphere.
Pro Remarkable storytelling via environmental navigation
The story is told through exploring and there is no written exposition or dialogue, so the story is left up to the player's interpretation.
Pro Tons of replayablity
Random levels, random items, random enemies, every game is new, exciting and challenging.
Pro One of a kind game
One of the best arcade roguelikes (or roguelikes, if you're a purist) out there. Difficult to beat completely and oh so very satisfying. Gazillions of unlocks, secrets, bosses, power-ups and item combinations. Limited co-op (BoIR only). The game can be genuinely terrifying and dark, especially if you take a moment to ponder what's really going on with its backstory and characters.
Pro Addictive gameplay
With an arcade style feel and a fairly quick play through, the game makes it easy to sit down and play for hours. Addicting could best describe the gameplay, something that the player can get lost in without getting overly complicated.
Pro Very easy to learn and play, while it doesn't get boring
While it is very easy to learn and play, it is still a difficult game to beat and therefore has a lot of replayability.
Pro Great Soundtrack
The soundtrack from the original and the new version fits the game really well and is extremely characteristic
Cons
Con Very short
Only from 2 to 3 hours long.
Con It's creepy
The game to be put nicely is not really scary but just plain creepy. Definitely not a game recommended for children.