Choose Squab
Choose Squab if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Squab launched in 2024.
Squab vs The Long Tale
Squab and The Long Tale both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Squab (2024) is 1 year older than The Long Tale (2025). Squab is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Long Tale (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Long Tale
Choose The Long Tale if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. The Long Tale launched in 2025.
Both Squab and The Long Tale sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Squab |  The Long Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Guimaraf Studio, Nibb Games | Syrnik Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Squab (2024) is 1 year older than The Long Tale (2025).
- Squab is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Long Tale (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Squab vs The Long Tale — FAQ
- Should I play Squab or The Long Tale first?
- If you want chronology, Squab (2024) came out before The Long Tale (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 Squab and The Long Tale similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.