Choose Beam
Choose Beam if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Beam launched in 2020.
Beam vs Artificial Gravity Cat
Beam and Artificial Gravity Cat both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Beam (2020) is 4 years older than Artificial Gravity Cat (2024). Artificial Gravity Cat is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Beam (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 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 Artificial Gravity Cat
Choose Artificial Gravity Cat if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. Artificial Gravity Cat launched in 2024.
Both Beam and Artificial Gravity Cat sit in Action, 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
 Beam |  Artificial Gravity Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Binary Impact | Me |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Beam (2020) is 4 years older than Artificial Gravity Cat (2024).
- Artificial Gravity Cat is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Beam (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
Beam vs Artificial Gravity Cat — FAQ
- Should I play Beam or Artificial Gravity Cat first?
- If you want chronology, Beam (2020) came out before Artificial Gravity Cat (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 Beam and Artificial Gravity Cat similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.