Choose Tidalis
Choose Tidalis if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tidalis launched in 2010.
Tidalis vs Critter Crunch
Tidalis and Critter Crunch 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 2 years older than Critter Crunch (2012). Critter Crunch scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Tidalis (68.8% 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 Critter Crunch
Choose Critter Crunch if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Valve Anti-Cheat enabled. Critter Crunch launched in 2012.
Both Tidalis and Critter Crunch 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 |  Critter Crunch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | 93.9% positive (196 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Capybara Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Tidalis (2010) is 2 years older than Critter Crunch (2012).
- Critter Crunch scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Tidalis (68.8% positive).
- Tidalis is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Critter Crunch (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Critter Crunch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tidalis has no Deck rating yet.
Tidalis vs Critter Crunch — FAQ
- Should I play Tidalis or Critter Crunch first?
- If you want chronology, Tidalis (2010) came out before Critter Crunch (2012). 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 Critter Crunch 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 Critter Crunch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tidalis ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Critter Crunch ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.