Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE
Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP. 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 Frayspace
SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Frayspace both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 6 years older than Frayspace (2023). SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Frayspace is paid (3.99 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 Frayspace
Choose Frayspace if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Frayspace launched in 2023.
Both SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Frayspace sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 SQUIDS FROM SPACE |  Frayspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (146 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fun Bits | MTTHKL |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 6 years older than Frayspace (2023).
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Frayspace is paid (3.99 USD).
SQUIDS FROM SPACE vs Frayspace — FAQ
- Should I play SQUIDS FROM SPACE or Frayspace first?
- If you want chronology, SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) came out before Frayspace (2023). 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 Frayspace similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 SQUIDS FROM SPACE free?
- Yes — SQUIDS FROM SPACE is a free-to-play Steam title. Frayspace is paid (3.99 USD).