Choose 86
Choose 86 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 86 launched in 2020.
86 vs Samurai Cat
86 and Samurai Cat both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. 86 (2020) is 1 year older than Samurai Cat (2021). Samurai Cat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 86 (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 Samurai Cat
Choose Samurai Cat if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Samurai Cat launched in 2021.
Both 86 and Samurai Cat sit in Strategy 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
 86 |  Samurai Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Loony Code | Fractal Projects |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 86 (2020) is 1 year older than Samurai Cat (2021).
- Samurai Cat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 86 (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
86 vs Samurai Cat — FAQ
- Should I play 86 or Samurai Cat first?
- If you want chronology, 86 (2020) came out before Samurai Cat (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 86 and Samurai Cat similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.