Choose Loam
Choose Loam if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Loam launched in 2026.
Loam vs Wandering Squid
Loam and Wandering Squid both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Loam has co-op; Wandering Squid does not. 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 Wandering Squid
Choose Wandering Squid if you want an Action game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Loam and Wandering Squid sit in 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
 Loam |  Wandering Squid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | WildRoot | jfffh |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Loam has co-op; Wandering Squid does not.
Loam vs Wandering Squid — FAQ
- Are Loam and Wandering Squid similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Wandering Squid have multiplayer like Loam?
- No. Loam supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Wandering Squid is listed as single-player only.