Choose TUG
Choose TUG if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. TUG launched in 2014.
TUG vs Exotic Matter
TUG and Exotic Matter both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. TUG (2014) is 4 years older than Exotic Matter (2018). TUG has co-op; Exotic Matter does not. 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 Exotic Matter
Choose Exotic Matter if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Exotic Matter launched in 2018.
Both TUG and Exotic Matter sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 TUG |  Exotic Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 32.1% positive (551 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nerd Kingdom Inc. | MobiusCode |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- TUG (2014) is 4 years older than Exotic Matter (2018).
- TUG has co-op; Exotic Matter does not.
TUG vs Exotic Matter — FAQ
- Should I play TUG or Exotic Matter first?
- If you want chronology, TUG (2014) came out before Exotic Matter (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 TUG and Exotic Matter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Exotic Matter have multiplayer like TUG?
- No. TUG supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Exotic Matter is listed as single-player only.