Choose Pivvot
Choose Pivvot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pivvot launched in 2014.
Pivvot vs Shwip
Pivvot and Shwip both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Pivvot (2014) is 7 years older than Shwip (2021). Shwip is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pivvot (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Shwip
Choose Shwip if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shwip launched in 2021.
Both Pivvot and Shwip sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Pivvot |  Shwip | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (110 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fixpoint Productions Ltd. | Jamhammer Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Pivvot (2014) is 7 years older than Shwip (2021).
- Shwip is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Pivvot (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Shwip has co-op; Pivvot does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Pivvot vs Shwip — FAQ
- Should I play Pivvot or Shwip first?
- If you want chronology, Pivvot (2014) came out before Shwip (2021). 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 Pivvot and Shwip similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Pivvot and Shwip both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.