Choose Splasher
Choose Splasher if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Splasher launched in 2017.
Splasher vs SnakeLaw Island
Splasher and SnakeLaw Island 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. Splasher (2017) is 4 years older than SnakeLaw Island (2021). SnakeLaw Island is free; Splasher is paid (14.99 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 SnakeLaw Island
Choose SnakeLaw Island if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SnakeLaw Island launched in 2021.
Both Splasher and SnakeLaw Island sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Splasher |  SnakeLaw Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (189 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Splashteam | David McIntosh |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Splasher (2017) is 4 years older than SnakeLaw Island (2021).
- SnakeLaw Island is free; Splasher is paid (14.99 USD).
- Splasher is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SnakeLaw Island has no Deck rating yet.
Splasher vs SnakeLaw Island — FAQ
- Should I play Splasher or SnakeLaw Island first?
- If you want chronology, Splasher (2017) came out before SnakeLaw Island (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 Splasher and SnakeLaw Island 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 SnakeLaw Island free?
- Yes — SnakeLaw Island is a free-to-play Steam title. Splasher is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does Splasher run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splasher is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SnakeLaw Island doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.