Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE
Choose SQUIDS FROM SPACE if you want a Casual and Early Access 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 Cosmula
SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Cosmula 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. SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 9 years older than Cosmula (2026). SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Cosmula is paid (4.99 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 Cosmula
Choose Cosmula if you want the Online Co-op, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cosmula launched in 2026.
Both SQUIDS FROM SPACE and Cosmula sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Cosmula | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (146 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Fun Bits | Simply Artizan |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) is 9 years older than Cosmula (2026).
- SQUIDS FROM SPACE is free; Cosmula is paid (4.99 USD).
- Cosmula has co-op; SQUIDS FROM SPACE does not.
SQUIDS FROM SPACE vs Cosmula — FAQ
- Should I play SQUIDS FROM SPACE or Cosmula first?
- If you want chronology, SQUIDS FROM SPACE (2017) came out before Cosmula (2026). 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 Cosmula 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.
- Is SQUIDS FROM SPACE free?
- Yes — SQUIDS FROM SPACE is a free-to-play Steam title. Cosmula is paid (4.99 USD).