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Octogeddon vs Shmup Moments

Octogeddon and Shmup Moments both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Octogeddon (2018) is 1 year older than Shmup Moments (2019). Shmup Moments is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Octogeddon (2.99 USD vs. 8.88 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Octogeddon vs Shmup Moments — Steam metadata comparison
Octogeddon — Steam game coverOctogeddonShmup Moments — Steam game coverShmup Moments
Released20182019
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price8.88 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews92.2% positive (796 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAll Yes GoodMankind

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Octogeddon vs Shmup Moments — FAQ

Should I play Octogeddon or Shmup Moments first?
If you want chronology, Octogeddon (2018) came out before Shmup Moments (2019). 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 Octogeddon and Shmup Moments similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Octogeddon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Octogeddon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shmup Moments doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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