Choose 1001 Spikes
Choose 1001 Spikes if you want an Action game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. 1001 Spikes launched in 2014.
1001 Spikes vs Squirm
1001 Spikes and Squirm both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. 1001 Spikes (2014) is 4 years older than Squirm (2018). Squirm scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than 1001 Spikes (88.1% 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 Squirm
Choose Squirm if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.3% positive across 135 reviews.
Both 1001 Spikes and Squirm sit in 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
 1001 Spikes |  Squirm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (386 reviews) | 96.3% positive (135 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nicalis, Inc. | Alex Carpenter |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 1001 Spikes (2014) is 4 years older than Squirm (2018).
- Squirm scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than 1001 Spikes (88.1% positive).
- Squirm is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than 1001 Spikes (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- 1001 Spikes is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Squirm has no Deck rating yet.
1001 Spikes vs Squirm — FAQ
- Which is better, 1001 Spikes or Squirm?
- On Steam reviews Squirm scores higher (96.3% positive) than 1001 Spikes (88.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Squirm is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 1001 Spikes or Squirm first?
- If you want chronology, 1001 Spikes (2014) came out before Squirm (2018). 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 1001 Spikes and Squirm similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Squirm have multiplayer like 1001 Spikes?
- No. 1001 Spikes supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Squirm is listed as single-player only.