Choose Curvatron
Choose Curvatron if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Curvatron launched in 2016.
Curvatron vs Octo Gravity
Curvatron and Octo Gravity 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. Curvatron (2016) is 2 years older than Octo Gravity (2018). Curvatron is free; Octo Gravity is paid (0.99 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 Octo Gravity
Choose Octo Gravity if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Octo Gravity launched in 2018.
Both Curvatron and Octo Gravity sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Curvatron |  Octo Gravity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (125 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Brave Bunny | Origami Sword |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Curvatron (2016) is 2 years older than Octo Gravity (2018).
- Curvatron is free; Octo Gravity is paid (0.99 USD).
Curvatron vs Octo Gravity — FAQ
- Should I play Curvatron or Octo Gravity first?
- If you want chronology, Curvatron (2016) came out before Octo Gravity (2018). 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 Curvatron and Octo Gravity 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.
- Is Curvatron free?
- Yes — Curvatron is a free-to-play Steam title. Octo Gravity is paid (0.99 USD).