Choose Shwip
Choose Shwip if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shwip launched in 2021.
Shwip vs Derf Party
Shwip and Derf Party 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. Shwip (2021) is 5 years older than Derf Party (2026). Derf Party 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 Derf Party
Choose Derf Party if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Derf Party launched in 2026.
Both Shwip and Derf Party sit in Action 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
 Shwip |  Derf Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| 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 |
| Developers | Jamhammer Games Inc. | Fred Co |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shwip (2021) is 5 years older than Derf Party (2026).
- Derf Party is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shwip (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Shwip has co-op; Derf Party does not.
- Shwip is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Derf Party has no Deck rating yet.
Shwip vs Derf Party — FAQ
- Should I play Shwip or Derf Party first?
- If you want chronology, Shwip (2021) came out before Derf Party (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 Shwip and Derf Party 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.
- Does Shwip run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shwip is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Derf Party doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.