Choose Osmos
Choose Osmos if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Osmos launched in 2009.
Osmos vs Bubble Dogs
Osmos and Bubble Dogs both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Osmos (2009) is 15 years older than Bubble Dogs (2024). Bubble Dogs is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Osmos (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Bubble Dogs
Choose Bubble Dogs if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bubble Dogs launched in 2024.
Both Osmos and Bubble Dogs sit in Indie 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
 Osmos |  Bubble Dogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (403 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hemisphere Games | Rivardus |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Osmos (2009) is 15 years older than Bubble Dogs (2024).
- Bubble Dogs is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Osmos (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Osmos is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bubble Dogs has no Deck rating yet.
Osmos vs Bubble Dogs — FAQ
- Should I play Osmos or Bubble Dogs first?
- If you want chronology, Osmos (2009) came out before Bubble Dogs (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 Osmos and Bubble Dogs similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Osmos run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Osmos is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bubble Dogs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.