Choose GravKitten
Choose GravKitten if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. GravKitten launched in 2021.
GravKitten vs SHOVELBOY
GravKitten and SHOVELBOY both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. GravKitten (2021) is 2 years older than SHOVELBOY (2023). SHOVELBOY is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than GravKitten (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 SHOVELBOY
Choose SHOVELBOY if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHOVELBOY launched in 2023.
Both GravKitten and SHOVELBOY sit in 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
 GravKitten |  SHOVELBOY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JOZGamer, Hatus Quemuel | LGV |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- GravKitten (2021) is 2 years older than SHOVELBOY (2023).
- SHOVELBOY is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than GravKitten (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
GravKitten vs SHOVELBOY — FAQ
- Should I play GravKitten or SHOVELBOY first?
- If you want chronology, GravKitten (2021) came out before SHOVELBOY (2023). 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 GravKitten and SHOVELBOY similar?
- They overlap on 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.