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 SomnaBuster
Splasher and SomnaBuster 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 7 years older than SomnaBuster (2024). SomnaBuster scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Splasher (91.5% positive). 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 SomnaBuster
Choose SomnaBuster if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SomnaBuster launched in 2024.
Both Splasher and SomnaBuster 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 |  SomnaBuster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (189 reviews) | 98.6% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Splashteam | PD_CGT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Splasher (2017) is 7 years older than SomnaBuster (2024).
- SomnaBuster scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Splasher (91.5% positive).
- SomnaBuster is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Splasher is Deck Verified, SomnaBuster is Deck Playable.
Splasher vs SomnaBuster — FAQ
- Should I play Splasher or SomnaBuster first?
- If you want chronology, Splasher (2017) came out before SomnaBuster (2024). 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 SomnaBuster 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.