Choose Grub Gauntlet
Choose Grub Gauntlet if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Grub Gauntlet launched in 2021.
Grub Gauntlet vs Screwball
Grub Gauntlet and Screwball both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Grub Gauntlet (2021) is 4 years older than Screwball (2025). Grub Gauntlet is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Screwball (5.99 USD vs. 9.74 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 Screwball
Choose Screwball if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Screwball launched in 2025.
Both Grub Gauntlet and Screwball sit in Casual 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
 Grub Gauntlet |  Screwball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Wheel Studio | Scott Tipton |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Grub Gauntlet (2021) is 4 years older than Screwball (2025).
- Grub Gauntlet is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Screwball (5.99 USD vs. 9.74 USD).
Grub Gauntlet vs Screwball — FAQ
- Should I play Grub Gauntlet or Screwball first?
- If you want chronology, Grub Gauntlet (2021) came out before Screwball (2025). 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 Grub Gauntlet and Screwball similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.