Choose Ben and Ed
Choose Ben and Ed if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,231 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ben and Ed vs Squidding Over It
Ben and Ed and Squidding Over It both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Ben and Ed (2015) is 8 years older than Squidding Over It (2023). Squidding Over It is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ben and Ed (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Squidding Over It
Choose Squidding Over It if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Squidding Over It launched in 2023.
Both Ben and Ed and Squidding Over It sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Ben and Ed |  Squidding Over It | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (1,231 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sluggerfly | Foncheti |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ben and Ed (2015) is 8 years older than Squidding Over It (2023).
- Squidding Over It is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ben and Ed (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ben and Ed is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Squidding Over It has no Deck rating yet.
Ben and Ed vs Squidding Over It — FAQ
- Should I play Ben and Ed or Squidding Over It first?
- If you want chronology, Ben and Ed (2015) came out before Squidding Over It (2023). 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 Ben and Ed and Squidding Over It similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.