Choose Pokaban
Choose Pokaban if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pokaban launched in 2022.
Pokaban vs Squid Grid
Pokaban and Squid Grid 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. Pokaban (2022) is 5 years older than Squid Grid (2027). 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 Squid Grid
Choose Squid Grid if you want an Indie and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Squid Grid launched in 2027.
Both Pokaban and Squid Grid 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
 Pokaban |  Squid Grid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | mashumafi | Michael Pohling, Osama Yahya |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pokaban (2022) is 5 years older than Squid Grid (2027).
Pokaban vs Squid Grid — FAQ
- Should I play Pokaban or Squid Grid first?
- If you want chronology, Pokaban (2022) came out before Squid Grid (2027). 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 Pokaban and Squid Grid 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.