Should I play Windswept or Cat Box Paradox first?

If you want chronology, Cat Box Paradox (2021) came out before Windswept (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 Windswept and Cat Box Paradox 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.

Do both Windswept and Cat Box Paradox have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Windswept ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Cat Box Paradox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.

Does Windswept run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Windswept is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cat Box Paradox doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Windswept vs Cat Box Paradox

Windswept and Cat Box Paradox 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. Cat Box Paradox (2021) is 4 years older than Windswept (2025). Cat Box Paradox scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Windswept (95.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Windswept vs Cat Box Paradox — Steam metadata comparison
	Windswept	Cat Box Paradox
Released	2025	2021
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure	Action, Indie
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Unrated
Price	19.99 USD	3.99 USD
Steam reviews	95.6% positive (294 reviews)	100% positive (16 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
Developers	WeatherFell	BiscuitLocker

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Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
Cat Box Paradox (2021) is 4 years older than Windswept (2025).
Cat Box Paradox scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Windswept (95.6% positive).
Cat Box Paradox is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Windswept (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Windswept is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cat Box Paradox has no Deck rating yet.

Windswept vs Cat Box Paradox — FAQ

Should I play Windswept or Cat Box Paradox first?: If you want chronology, Cat Box Paradox (2021) came out before Windswept (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 Windswept and Cat Box Paradox 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.
Do both Windswept and Cat Box Paradox have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Windswept ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Cat Box Paradox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Windswept run on Steam Deck?: Yes — Windswept is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cat Box Paradox doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

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Windswept vs Cat Box Paradox — FAQ