Choose SharkKing
Choose SharkKing if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SharkKing launched in 2023.
SharkKing vs SALTWATER
SharkKing and SALTWATER both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. SharkKing (2023) is 2 years older than SALTWATER (2025). SharkKing is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SALTWATER (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 SALTWATER
Choose SALTWATER if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Casual experience. SALTWATER launched in 2025.
Both SharkKing and SALTWATER sit in Action and 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
 SharkKing |  SALTWATER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RoguePixel | Lean Hog, shinyvictorcarp |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SharkKing (2023) is 2 years older than SALTWATER (2025).
- SharkKing is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SALTWATER (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
SharkKing vs SALTWATER — FAQ
- Should I play SharkKing or SALTWATER first?
- If you want chronology, SharkKing (2023) came out before SALTWATER (2025). 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 SharkKing and SALTWATER similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.