Choose Squirrel Stapler
Choose Squirrel Stapler if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.3% positive across 1,697 reviews.
Squirrel Stapler vs RATSHAKER™
Squirrel Stapler and RATSHAKER™ both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Squirrel Stapler (2023) is 1 year older than RATSHAKER™ (2024). Squirrel Stapler scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than RATSHAKER™ (93.6% positive). 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 RATSHAKER™
Choose RATSHAKER™ if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,923 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Squirrel Stapler and RATSHAKER™ sit in Action on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Squirrel Stapler |  RATSHAKER™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (1,697 reviews) | 93.6% positive (2,923 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | Sunscorched Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Squirrel Stapler (2023) is 1 year older than RATSHAKER™ (2024).
- Squirrel Stapler scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than RATSHAKER™ (93.6% positive).
- RATSHAKER™ is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Squirrel Stapler (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Squirrel Stapler is Deck Playable, RATSHAKER™ is Deck Verified.
Squirrel Stapler vs RATSHAKER™ — FAQ
- Which is better, Squirrel Stapler or RATSHAKER™?
- On Steam reviews Squirrel Stapler scores higher (96.3% positive) than RATSHAKER™ (93.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Squirrel Stapler is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Squirrel Stapler or RATSHAKER™ first?
- If you want chronology, Squirrel Stapler (2023) came out before RATSHAKER™ (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 Squirrel Stapler and RATSHAKER™ similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.