Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE
Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SQUIDS FROM SPACE launched in 2017.
SQUIDS FROM SPACE vs Utopos
SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Utopos both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 4 years older than Utopos (2021). SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Utopos is paid (9.99 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 Utopos
Choose Utopos if you want the LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Utopos launched in 2021.
Both SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Utopos sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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
 SQUIDS FROM SPACE |  Utopos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (146 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Fun Bits | Jani Penttinen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 4 years older than Utopos (2021).
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Utopos is paid (9.99 USD).
SQUIDS FROM SPACE vs Utopos — FAQ
- Should I play SQUIDS FROM SPACE or Utopos first?
- If you want chronology, SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) came out before Utopos (2021). 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 SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Utopos similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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 SQUIDS FROM SPACE free?
- Yes — SQUIDS FROM SPACE is a free-to-play Steam title. Utopos is paid (9.99 USD).