Choose Shwip
Choose Shwip if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shwip launched in 2021.
Shwip vs RGBY
Shwip and RGBY 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. Shwip (2021) is 1 year older than RGBY (2022). RGBY is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shwip (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 RGBY
Choose RGBY if you want an Early Access experience. RGBY launched in 2022.
Both Shwip and RGBY sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Shwip |  RGBY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jamhammer Games Inc. | HappyDaram Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shwip (2021) is 1 year older than RGBY (2022).
- RGBY is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shwip (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Shwip is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RGBY has no Deck rating yet.
Shwip vs RGBY — FAQ
- Should I play Shwip or RGBY first?
- If you want chronology, Shwip (2021) came out before RGBY (2022). 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 Shwip and RGBY 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.
- Do both Shwip and RGBY have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shwip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; RGBY ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Shwip run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shwip is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RGBY doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.