Choose fishTDX
Choose fishTDX if you want a Simulation experience. fishTDX launched in 2024.
fishTDX vs SHOOPER NOVA
fishTDX and SHOOPER NOVA both land in Action, Strategy, Casual 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, Strategy, Casual on Steam. fishTDX (2024) is 1 year older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025). fishTDX scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than SHOOPER NOVA (85.7% 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 SHOOPER NOVA
Choose SHOOPER NOVA if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHOOPER NOVA launched in 2025.
Both fishTDX and SHOOPER NOVA sit in Action, Strategy, and Casual 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
 fishTDX |  SHOOPER NOVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.72 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) | 85.7% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | progress | Jamesika |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- fishTDX (2024) is 1 year older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025).
- fishTDX scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than SHOOPER NOVA (85.7% positive).
- SHOOPER NOVA is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than fishTDX (2.72 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: fishTDX is Deck Unsupported, SHOOPER NOVA is Deck Verified.
fishTDX vs SHOOPER NOVA — FAQ
- Should I play fishTDX or SHOOPER NOVA first?
- If you want chronology, fishTDX (2024) came out before SHOOPER NOVA (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 fishTDX and SHOOPER NOVA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Casual 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.