Choose Sakura Nova
Choose Sakura Nova if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sakura Nova launched in 2016.
Sakura Nova vs OctoFurry
Sakura Nova and OctoFurry both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Sakura Nova (2016) is 4 years older than OctoFurry (2020). OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Sakura Nova (83% 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 OctoFurry
Choose OctoFurry if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. OctoFurry launched in 2020.
Both Sakura Nova and OctoFurry sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Sakura Nova |  OctoFurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (112 reviews) | 86.4% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Winged Cloud | ArenaDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Sakura Nova (2016) is 4 years older than OctoFurry (2020).
- OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Sakura Nova (83% positive).
- OctoFurry is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Sakura Nova (1.99 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
- OctoFurry has co-op; Sakura Nova does not.
- Sakura Nova is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; OctoFurry has no Deck rating yet.
Sakura Nova vs OctoFurry — FAQ
- Should I play Sakura Nova or OctoFurry first?
- If you want chronology, Sakura Nova (2016) came out before OctoFurry (2020). 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 Sakura Nova and OctoFurry similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Sakura Nova have multiplayer like OctoFurry?
- No. OctoFurry supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Sakura Nova is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sakura Nova run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sakura Nova is rated Deck Verified by Valve. OctoFurry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.