Choose My Nuclear Octopus
Choose My Nuclear Octopus if it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Nuclear Octopus launched in 2020.
My Nuclear Octopus vs Nova Swarm
My Nuclear Octopus and Nova Swarm both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. My Nuclear Octopus (2020) is 6 years older than Nova Swarm (2026). My Nuclear Octopus is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Nova Swarm (1.99 USD vs. 3.59 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 Nova Swarm
Choose Nova Swarm if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nova Swarm launched in 2026.
Both My Nuclear Octopus and Nova Swarm sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 My Nuclear Octopus |  Nova Swarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tea Monster Games, PsychicParrot | Tiny Foundry |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- My Nuclear Octopus (2020) is 6 years older than Nova Swarm (2026).
- My Nuclear Octopus is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Nova Swarm (1.99 USD vs. 3.59 USD).
My Nuclear Octopus vs Nova Swarm — FAQ
- Should I play My Nuclear Octopus or Nova Swarm first?
- If you want chronology, My Nuclear Octopus (2020) came out before Nova Swarm (2026). 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 My Nuclear Octopus and Nova Swarm similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.