Choose Lone Fungus
Choose Lone Fungus if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lone Fungus launched in 2023.
Lone Fungus vs Froggo Swing 'n Grapple
Lone Fungus and Froggo Swing 'n Grapple both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Froggo Swing 'n Grapple (2022) is 1 year older than Lone Fungus (2023). Froggo Swing 'n Grapple scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Lone Fungus (86.6% positive). 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 Froggo Swing 'n Grapple
Choose Froggo Swing 'n Grapple if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Froggo Swing 'n Grapple launched in 2022.
Both Lone Fungus and Froggo Swing 'n Grapple sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Lone Fungus |  Froggo Swing 'n Grapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.6% positive (559 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BASTI GAMES | SmellyFrog |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Froggo Swing 'n Grapple (2022) is 1 year older than Lone Fungus (2023).
- Froggo Swing 'n Grapple scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Lone Fungus (86.6% positive).
- Froggo Swing 'n Grapple is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Lone Fungus (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lone Fungus is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Froggo Swing 'n Grapple has no Deck rating yet.
Lone Fungus vs Froggo Swing 'n Grapple — FAQ
- Should I play Lone Fungus or Froggo Swing 'n Grapple first?
- If you want chronology, Froggo Swing 'n Grapple (2022) came out before Lone Fungus (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 Lone Fungus and Froggo Swing 'n Grapple similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Lone Fungus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lone Fungus is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Froggo Swing 'n Grapple doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.