Choose SWAP
Choose SWAP if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. SWAP launched in 2023.
SWAP vs Project Ictos
SWAP and Project Ictos 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. SWAP (2023) is 1 year older than Project Ictos (2024). SWAP is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Project Ictos (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Project Ictos
Choose Project Ictos if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Project Ictos launched in 2024.
Both SWAP and Project Ictos 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
 SWAP |  Project Ictos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sumi Labs | Andrew Burke |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SWAP (2023) is 1 year older than Project Ictos (2024).
- SWAP is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Project Ictos (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Project Ictos is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SWAP has no Deck rating yet.
SWAP vs Project Ictos — FAQ
- Should I play SWAP or Project Ictos first?
- If you want chronology, SWAP (2023) came out before Project Ictos (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 SWAP and Project Ictos 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.