Choose Velocity Noodle
Choose Velocity Noodle if you want an Adventure experience. Velocity Noodle launched in 2022.
Velocity Noodle vs Square Inertia
Velocity Noodle and Square Inertia 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. Velocity Noodle (2022) is 1 year older than Square Inertia (2023). Square Inertia is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Velocity Noodle (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Square Inertia
Choose Square Inertia if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Square Inertia launched in 2023.
Both Velocity Noodle and Square Inertia 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
 Velocity Noodle |  Square Inertia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (23 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shotgun Anaconda | CyanOhm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Velocity Noodle (2022) is 1 year older than Square Inertia (2023).
- Square Inertia is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Velocity Noodle (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Velocity Noodle vs Square Inertia — FAQ
- Should I play Velocity Noodle or Square Inertia first?
- If you want chronology, Velocity Noodle (2022) came out before Square Inertia (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 Velocity Noodle and Square Inertia 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.