Choose Squirrel with a Gun
Choose Squirrel with a Gun if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,543 Steam reviews back the pick.
Squirrel with a Gun vs Swing Rush
Squirrel with a Gun and Swing Rush both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Squirrel with a Gun (2024) is 2 years older than Swing Rush (2026). Swing Rush is free; Squirrel with a Gun is paid (19.99 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 Swing Rush
Choose Swing Rush if you want a Sports, Free To Play, and Racing game with DualShock Controller Support, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Swing Rush launched in 2026.
Both Squirrel with a Gun and Swing Rush sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Squirrel with a Gun |  Swing Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.6% positive (2,543 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dee Dee Creations LLC | You Should Be Studying Industries |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Squirrel with a Gun (2024) is 2 years older than Swing Rush (2026).
- Swing Rush is free; Squirrel with a Gun is paid (19.99 USD).
- Squirrel with a Gun is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Swing Rush has no Deck rating yet.
Squirrel with a Gun vs Swing Rush — FAQ
- Should I play Squirrel with a Gun or Swing Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Squirrel with a Gun (2024) came out before Swing Rush (2026). 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 Squirrel with a Gun and Swing Rush similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Is Swing Rush free?
- Yes — Swing Rush is a free-to-play Steam title. Squirrel with a Gun is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Squirrel with a Gun run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Squirrel with a Gun is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Swing Rush doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.