Choose OctoFurry
Choose OctoFurry if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. OctoFurry launched in 2020.
OctoFurry vs Japanese goblins
OctoFurry and Japanese goblins both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. OctoFurry (2020) is 2 years older than Japanese goblins (2022). OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Japanese goblins (73.7% 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 Japanese goblins
Choose Japanese goblins if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Japanese goblins launched in 2022.
Both OctoFurry and Japanese goblins sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 OctoFurry |  Japanese goblins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (66 reviews) | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ArenaDev | Anime Mania |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- OctoFurry (2020) is 2 years older than Japanese goblins (2022).
- OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Japanese goblins (73.7% positive).
- Japanese goblins is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than OctoFurry (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- OctoFurry has co-op; Japanese goblins does not.
OctoFurry vs Japanese goblins — FAQ
- Should I play OctoFurry or Japanese goblins first?
- If you want chronology, OctoFurry (2020) came out before Japanese goblins (2022). 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 OctoFurry and Japanese goblins similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Japanese goblins have multiplayer like OctoFurry?
- No. OctoFurry supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Japanese goblins is listed as single-player only.