Choose Squirrel Jump
Choose Squirrel Jump if you want an Adventure and Racing experience. Squirrel Jump launched in 2019.
Squirrel Jump vs Lab Cat Escape
Squirrel Jump and Lab Cat Escape both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Squirrel Jump (2019) is 4 years older than Lab Cat Escape (2023). Lab Cat Escape is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Squirrel Jump (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 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 Lab Cat Escape
Choose Lab Cat Escape if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lab Cat Escape launched in 2023.
Both Squirrel Jump and Lab Cat Escape sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Squirrel Jump |  Lab Cat Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boogygames Studios | Assult |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Squirrel Jump (2019) is 4 years older than Lab Cat Escape (2023).
- Lab Cat Escape is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Squirrel Jump (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Squirrel Jump vs Lab Cat Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Squirrel Jump or Lab Cat Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Squirrel Jump (2019) came out before Lab Cat Escape (2023). 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 Squirrel Jump and Lab Cat Escape similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.