Choose The Bug Butcher
Choose The Bug Butcher if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. The Bug Butcher launched in 2016.
The Bug Butcher vs GROOD
The Bug Butcher and GROOD 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. The Bug Butcher (2016) is 2 years older than GROOD (2018). The Bug Butcher scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than GROOD (83.3% positive). 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 GROOD
Choose GROOD if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. GROOD launched in 2018.
Both The Bug Butcher and GROOD sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, 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
 The Bug Butcher |  GROOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (333 reviews) | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Awfully Nice Studios | CC ARTS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Bug Butcher (2016) is 2 years older than GROOD (2018).
- The Bug Butcher scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than GROOD (83.3% positive).
- GROOD is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than The Bug Butcher (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Bug Butcher is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GROOD has no Deck rating yet.
The Bug Butcher vs GROOD — FAQ
- Should I play The Bug Butcher or GROOD first?
- If you want chronology, The Bug Butcher (2016) came out before GROOD (2018). 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 The Bug Butcher and GROOD 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 The Bug Butcher and GROOD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Bug Butcher ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; GROOD ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Bug Butcher run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Bug Butcher is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GROOD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.