Choose Octogeddon
Choose Octogeddon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Octogeddon launched in 2018.
Octogeddon vs SHOOPER NOVA
Octogeddon and SHOOPER NOVA both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Octogeddon (2018) is 7 years older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025). Octogeddon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than SHOOPER NOVA (85.7% 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 SHOOPER NOVA
Choose SHOOPER NOVA if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHOOPER NOVA launched in 2025.
Both Octogeddon and SHOOPER NOVA sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Octogeddon |  SHOOPER NOVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.88 USD | 2.72 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (796 reviews) | 85.7% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | All Yes Good | Jamesika |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Octogeddon (2018) is 7 years older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025).
- Octogeddon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than SHOOPER NOVA (85.7% positive).
- SHOOPER NOVA is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Octogeddon (2.72 USD vs. 8.88 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Octogeddon vs SHOOPER NOVA — FAQ
- Should I play Octogeddon or SHOOPER NOVA first?
- If you want chronology, Octogeddon (2018) came out before SHOOPER NOVA (2025). 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 SHOOPER NOVA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Do Octogeddon and SHOOPER NOVA both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.