Choose Tidalis
Choose Tidalis if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tidalis launched in 2010.
Tidalis vs Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
Tidalis and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Tidalis (2010) is 15 years older than Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (2025). Tidalis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (50.6% 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 Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
Choose Ultimate Sheep Raccoon if you want an Action and Racing game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ultimate Sheep Raccoon launched in 2025.
Both Tidalis and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 Tidalis |  Ultimate Sheep Raccoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 50.6% positive (160 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Clever Endeavour Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Tidalis (2010) is 15 years older than Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (2025).
- Tidalis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (50.6% positive).
- Tidalis is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tidalis has no Deck rating yet.
Tidalis vs Ultimate Sheep Raccoon — FAQ
- Should I play Tidalis or Ultimate Sheep Raccoon first?
- If you want chronology, Tidalis (2010) came out before Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (2025). 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 Tidalis and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do both Tidalis and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tidalis ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Ultimate Sheep Raccoon ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.