Choose Soccertron
Choose Soccertron if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Soccertron launched in 2015.
Soccertron vs Squid x Squid
Soccertron and Squid x Squid both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Soccertron is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squid x Squid has no Deck rating yet. 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 Squid x Squid
Choose Squid x Squid if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing.
Both Soccertron and Squid x Squid sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Soccertron |  Squid x Squid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | David Erosa | Floe State, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Soccertron is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squid x Squid has no Deck rating yet.
Soccertron vs Squid x Squid — FAQ
- Are Soccertron and Squid x Squid similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 Soccertron and Squid x Squid have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Soccertron ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Squid x Squid ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Soccertron run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Soccertron is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Squid x Squid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.