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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.

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Shwip vs Scrap Galaxy — Steam metadata comparison
Shwip — Steam game coverShwipScrap Galaxy — Steam game coverScrap Galaxy
Released20212017
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews73.3% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersJamhammer Games Inc.Catalope Games

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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.
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