Choose The Deletion
Choose The Deletion if you want an Indie experience. The Deletion launched in 2015.
The Deletion vs The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game
The Deletion and The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game both land in Action, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Deletion (2015) is 6 years older than The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game (2021). The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Deletion (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game
Choose The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game launched in 2021.
Both The Deletion and The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game sit in Action and Casual on Steam, 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 Deletion |  The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (88 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | russpuppy | Storyan teaM |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- The Deletion (2015) is 6 years older than The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game (2021).
- The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Deletion (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- The Deletion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game has no Deck rating yet.
The Deletion vs The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game — FAQ
- Should I play The Deletion or The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game first?
- If you want chronology, The Deletion (2015) came out before The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game (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 The Deletion and The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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 The Deletion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Deletion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Game of Squids: Ultimate Parody Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.