Choose Shwip
Choose Shwip if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shwip launched in 2021.
Shwip vs Lazer Cops
Shwip and Lazer Cops 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. Lazer Cops (2017) is 4 years older than Shwip (2021). Lazer Cops is free; Shwip is paid (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 Lazer Cops
Choose Lazer Cops if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lazer Cops launched in 2017.
Both Shwip and Lazer Cops 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 |  Lazer Cops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jamhammer Games Inc. | Foolish Mortals Games, Michael Long |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Lazer Cops (2017) is 4 years older than Shwip (2021).
- Lazer Cops is free; Shwip is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Shwip is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lazer Cops has no Deck rating yet.
Shwip vs Lazer Cops — FAQ
- Should I play Shwip or Lazer Cops first?
- If you want chronology, Lazer Cops (2017) 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 Shwip and Lazer Cops 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.
- Do both Shwip and Lazer Cops have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shwip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Lazer Cops ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Lazer Cops free?
- Yes — Lazer Cops is a free-to-play Steam title. Shwip is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does Shwip run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shwip is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lazer Cops doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.