Choose Squigley
Choose Squigley if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Includes Source SDK. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Squigley launched in 2024.
Squigley vs NETRUN
Squigley and NETRUN both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Squigley (2024) is 2 years older than NETRUN (2026). Squigley is free; NETRUN is paid (Price unknown). 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 NETRUN
Choose NETRUN if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. NETRUN launched in 2026.
Both Squigley and NETRUN sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Squigley |  NETRUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jay Hawkins | Swango Jones |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Squigley (2024) is 2 years older than NETRUN (2026).
- Squigley is free; NETRUN is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
Squigley vs NETRUN — FAQ
- Should I play Squigley or NETRUN first?
- If you want chronology, Squigley (2024) came out before NETRUN (2026). 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 Squigley and NETRUN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both Squigley and NETRUN have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Squigley ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; NETRUN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Squigley free?
- Yes — Squigley is a free-to-play Steam title. NETRUN is paid (Price unknown).