Choose Swarm Universe
Choose Swarm Universe if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP side of the pairing. Swarm Universe launched in 2017.
Swarm Universe vs Own Time Own Target
Swarm Universe and Own Time Own Target both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Swarm Universe (2017) is 10 years older than Own Time Own Target (2027). 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 Own Time Own Target
Choose Own Time Own Target if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Own Time Own Target launched in 2027.
Both Swarm Universe and Own Time Own Target sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and 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
 Swarm Universe |  Own Time Own Target | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Dedication Games | No Average Joe |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Swarm Universe (2017) is 10 years older than Own Time Own Target (2027).
Swarm Universe vs Own Time Own Target — FAQ
- Should I play Swarm Universe or Own Time Own Target first?
- If you want chronology, Swarm Universe (2017) came out before Own Time Own Target (2027). 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 Swarm Universe and Own Time Own Target similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.