Choose q.u.q.
Choose q.u.q. if it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. q.u.q. launched in 2023.
q.u.q. vs Cosmic Ultramarine
q.u.q. and Cosmic Ultramarine both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. q.u.q. (2023) is 1 year older than Cosmic Ultramarine (2024). q.u.q. is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Cosmic Ultramarine (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Cosmic Ultramarine
Choose Cosmic Ultramarine if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. Cosmic Ultramarine launched in 2024.
Both q.u.q. and Cosmic Ultramarine sit in Indie 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
 q.u.q. |  Cosmic Ultramarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (503 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | motijan | 21st Nostalgia |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- q.u.q. (2023) is 1 year older than Cosmic Ultramarine (2024).
- q.u.q. is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Cosmic Ultramarine (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- q.u.q. is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cosmic Ultramarine has no Deck rating yet.
q.u.q. vs Cosmic Ultramarine — FAQ
- Should I play q.u.q. or Cosmic Ultramarine first?
- If you want chronology, q.u.q. (2023) came out before Cosmic Ultramarine (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 q.u.q. and Cosmic Ultramarine similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 q.u.q. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — q.u.q. is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cosmic Ultramarine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.