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Alien Cat 7 vs Box Cat Bash

Alien Cat 7 and Box Cat Bash both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Alien Cat 7 (2020) is 1 year older than Box Cat Bash (2021). Box Cat Bash is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Alien Cat 7 (0.99 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 Alien Cat 7

Choose Alien Cat 7 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alien Cat 7 launched in 2020.

Choose Box Cat Bash

Choose Box Cat Bash if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Box Cat Bash launched in 2021.

Both Alien Cat 7 and Box Cat Bash sit in Action and Indie 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 Cat 7 vs Box Cat Bash — Steam metadata comparison
Alien Cat 7 — Steam game coverAlien Cat 7Box Cat Bash — Steam game coverBox Cat Bash
Released20202021
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews—2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRepa GamesRusty Moyher

Side by side

Alien Cat 7 vs Box Cat Bash — FAQ

Should I play Alien Cat 7 or Box Cat Bash first?
If you want chronology, Alien Cat 7 (2020) came out before Box Cat Bash (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 Cat 7 and Box Cat Bash similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Alien Cat 7 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Alien Cat 7 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Box Cat Bash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Alien Cat 7 vs Box Cat Bash — Verdict (2026) · imho.run