Choose ROACH INVASION
Choose ROACH INVASION if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. ROACH INVASION launched in 2023.
ROACH INVASION vs CriticalOrb
ROACH INVASION and CriticalOrb both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. ROACH INVASION (2023) is 1 year older than CriticalOrb (2024). ROACH INVASION is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CriticalOrb (0.99 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 CriticalOrb
Choose CriticalOrb if you want a Casual experience. CriticalOrb launched in 2024.
Both ROACH INVASION and CriticalOrb sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access 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
 ROACH INVASION |  CriticalOrb | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ScarabotGames | Karno, Kimsoongyu, BlueEarthCat |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- ROACH INVASION (2023) is 1 year older than CriticalOrb (2024).
- ROACH INVASION is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CriticalOrb (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
ROACH INVASION vs CriticalOrb — FAQ
- Should I play ROACH INVASION or CriticalOrb first?
- If you want chronology, ROACH INVASION (2023) came out before CriticalOrb (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 ROACH INVASION and CriticalOrb similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.