Choose NEAVE 2
Choose NEAVE 2 if you want an Indie and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. NEAVE 2 launched in 2022.
NEAVE 2 vs Squirrel Day
NEAVE 2 and Squirrel Day 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. NEAVE 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Squirrel Day (2024). NEAVE 2 is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Squirrel Day (0.74 USD vs. 7.99 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 Squirrel Day
Choose Squirrel Day if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with VR Only. Squirrel Day launched in 2024.
Both NEAVE 2 and Squirrel Day 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
 NEAVE 2 |  Squirrel Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.74 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Patrick Sweeney | Granite Top Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- NEAVE 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Squirrel Day (2024).
- NEAVE 2 is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Squirrel Day (0.74 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
NEAVE 2 vs Squirrel Day — FAQ
- Should I play NEAVE 2 or Squirrel Day first?
- If you want chronology, NEAVE 2 (2022) came out before Squirrel Day (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 NEAVE 2 and Squirrel Day 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.