Choose Upgrader
Choose Upgrader if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Upgrader launched in 2023.
Upgrader vs Wizard Shrimp
Upgrader and Wizard Shrimp both land in Action, 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 share Action, Casual on Steam. Upgrader (2023) is 1 year older than Wizard Shrimp (2024). Upgrader is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Shrimp (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Wizard Shrimp
Choose Wizard Shrimp if you want an Indie experience. Wizard Shrimp launched in 2024.
Both Upgrader and Wizard Shrimp sit in Action and 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
 Upgrader |  Wizard Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 97.9% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Socks Studio | Wizard Shrimp Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Upgrader (2023) is 1 year older than Wizard Shrimp (2024).
- Upgrader is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Shrimp (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Upgrader vs Wizard Shrimp — FAQ
- Should I play Upgrader or Wizard Shrimp first?
- If you want chronology, Upgrader (2023) came out before Wizard Shrimp (2024). 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 Upgrader and Wizard Shrimp similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.