Choose Squirrel with a Gun
Choose Squirrel with a Gun if you want a Simulation 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 Starmadillo
Squirrel with a Gun and Starmadillo 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. Squirrel with a Gun (2024) is 3 years older than Starmadillo (2027). Squirrel with a Gun is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starmadillo has no Deck rating yet. 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 Starmadillo
Choose Starmadillo if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Starmadillo launched in 2027.
Both Squirrel with a Gun and Starmadillo 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
 Squirrel with a Gun |  Starmadillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.6% positive (2,543 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dee Dee Creations LLC | Doodle |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Squirrel with a Gun (2024) is 3 years older than Starmadillo (2027).
- Squirrel with a Gun is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starmadillo has no Deck rating yet.
Squirrel with a Gun vs Starmadillo — FAQ
- Should I play Squirrel with a Gun or Starmadillo first?
- If you want chronology, Squirrel with a Gun (2024) came out before Starmadillo (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 Squirrel with a Gun and Starmadillo 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 Squirrel with a Gun run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Squirrel with a Gun is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Starmadillo doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.