Choose Alien Scumbags
Choose Alien Scumbags if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Alien Scumbags launched in 2020.
Alien Scumbags vs One Pixel
Alien Scumbags and One Pixel both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Alien Scumbags (2020) is 1 year older than One Pixel (2021). One Pixel is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Alien Scumbags (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 One Pixel
Choose One Pixel if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. One Pixel launched in 2021.
Both Alien Scumbags and One Pixel sit in Action 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
 Alien Scumbags |  One Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (112 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monster Finger Games | Ireero |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Alien Scumbags (2020) is 1 year older than One Pixel (2021).
- One Pixel is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Alien Scumbags (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Alien Scumbags vs One Pixel — FAQ
- Should I play Alien Scumbags or One Pixel first?
- If you want chronology, Alien Scumbags (2020) came out before One Pixel (2021). 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 Alien Scumbags and One Pixel similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.