Choose Shwip
Choose Shwip if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shwip launched in 2021.
Shwip vs Scrap Galaxy
Shwip and Scrap Galaxy 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. Scrap Galaxy (2017) is 4 years older than Shwip (2021). Shwip is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Scrap Galaxy (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Scrap Galaxy
Choose Scrap Galaxy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scrap Galaxy launched in 2017.
Both Shwip and Scrap Galaxy 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 |  Scrap Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 73.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jamhammer Games Inc. | Catalope Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Scrap Galaxy (2017) is 4 years older than Shwip (2021).
- Shwip is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Scrap Galaxy (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Shwip is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scrap Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.
Shwip vs Scrap Galaxy — FAQ
- Should I play Shwip or Scrap Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, Scrap Galaxy (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 Scrap Galaxy 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 Scrap Galaxy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shwip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Scrap Galaxy ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Shwip run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shwip is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scrap Galaxy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.