Choose Speedrun Squad
Choose Speedrun Squad if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Speedrun Squad launched in 2019.
Speedrun Squad vs Cloak and Dasher
Speedrun Squad and Cloak and Dasher 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. Speedrun Squad (2019) is 1 year older than Cloak and Dasher (2020). Speedrun Squad is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Cloak and Dasher (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Cloak and Dasher
Choose Cloak and Dasher if you want an Action and Early Access experience. Cloak and Dasher launched in 2020.
Both Speedrun Squad and Cloak and Dasher 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
 Speedrun Squad |  Cloak and Dasher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Isaac White | Spirit Stone Studio LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Speedrun Squad (2019) is 1 year older than Cloak and Dasher (2020).
- Speedrun Squad is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Cloak and Dasher (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Speedrun Squad vs Cloak and Dasher — FAQ
- Should I play Speedrun Squad or Cloak and Dasher first?
- If you want chronology, Speedrun Squad (2019) came out before Cloak and Dasher (2020). 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 Speedrun Squad and Cloak and Dasher 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.