Choose SWAM
Choose SWAM if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SWAM launched in 2017.
SWAM vs 2DGameManias Taken
SWAM and 2DGameManias Taken both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. SWAM (2017) is 1 year older than 2DGameManias Taken (2018). Both are free to play. 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 2DGameManias Taken
Choose 2DGameManias Taken if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2DGameManias Taken launched in 2018.
Both SWAM and 2DGameManias Taken sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 SWAM |  2DGameManias Taken | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 40.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul O'Bar | 2DGameMania |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SWAM (2017) is 1 year older than 2DGameManias Taken (2018).
- Both are free to play.
- SWAM is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 2DGameManias Taken has no Deck rating yet.
SWAM vs 2DGameManias Taken — FAQ
- Should I play SWAM or 2DGameManias Taken first?
- If you want chronology, SWAM (2017) came out before 2DGameManias Taken (2018). 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 SWAM and 2DGameManias Taken similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 SWAM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SWAM is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 2DGameManias Taken doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.