Choose The Electric Shocktopus
Choose The Electric Shocktopus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Electric Shocktopus launched in 2016.
The Electric Shocktopus vs Artificial Gravity Cat
The Electric Shocktopus and Artificial Gravity Cat both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. The Electric Shocktopus (2016) is 8 years older than Artificial Gravity Cat (2024). Artificial Gravity Cat is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than The Electric Shocktopus (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Artificial Gravity Cat
Choose Artificial Gravity Cat if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Artificial Gravity Cat launched in 2024.
Both The Electric Shocktopus and Artificial Gravity Cat sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 The Electric Shocktopus |  Artificial Gravity Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TestTubeGames | Me |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Electric Shocktopus (2016) is 8 years older than Artificial Gravity Cat (2024).
- Artificial Gravity Cat is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than The Electric Shocktopus (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
The Electric Shocktopus vs Artificial Gravity Cat — FAQ
- Should I play The Electric Shocktopus or Artificial Gravity Cat first?
- If you want chronology, The Electric Shocktopus (2016) came out before Artificial Gravity Cat (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 The Electric Shocktopus and Artificial Gravity Cat similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.