Choose SquareMan-Boy
Choose SquareMan-Boy if you want an Indie game with Keyboard Only Option. SquareMan-Boy launched in 2025.
SquareMan-Boy vs Don't Drown
SquareMan-Boy and Don't Drown 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. Don't Drown (2024) is 1 year older than SquareMan-Boy (2025). Don't Drown is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SquareMan-Boy (4.99 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 Don't Drown
Choose Don't Drown if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Don't Drown launched in 2024.
Both SquareMan-Boy and Don't Drown 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
 SquareMan-Boy |  Don't Drown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Jape | Snoutical |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Don't Drown (2024) is 1 year older than SquareMan-Boy (2025).
- Don't Drown is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SquareMan-Boy (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
SquareMan-Boy vs Don't Drown — FAQ
- Should I play SquareMan-Boy or Don't Drown first?
- If you want chronology, Don't Drown (2024) came out before SquareMan-Boy (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 SquareMan-Boy and Don't Drown 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.