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 Penguin
Splasher and Penguin 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 9 years older than Penguin (2026). Penguin is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (5.99 USD vs. 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 Penguin
Choose Penguin if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Penguin launched in 2026.
Both Splasher and Penguin 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 |  Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (189 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Splashteam | Hard Shark Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Splasher (2017) is 9 years older than Penguin (2026).
- Penguin is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Splasher is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Penguin has no Deck rating yet.
Splasher vs Penguin — FAQ
- Should I play Splasher or Penguin first?
- If you want chronology, Splasher (2017) came out before Penguin (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 Splasher and Penguin 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.
- Does Splasher run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splasher is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Penguin doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.