Choose Formata
Choose Formata if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. Formata launched in 2017.
Formata vs Splatapult
Formata and Splatapult 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. Formata (2017) is 9 years older than Splatapult (2026). Splatapult is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Formata (1.79 USD vs. 9.99 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 Splatapult
Choose Splatapult if you want a Sports game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Splatapult launched in 2026.
Both Formata and Splatapult sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and Co-op, 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
 Formata |  Splatapult | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (530 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Nezon Production | Recoil Mojo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Formata (2017) is 9 years older than Splatapult (2026).
- Splatapult is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Formata (1.79 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Formata vs Splatapult — FAQ
- Should I play Formata or Splatapult first?
- If you want chronology, Formata (2017) came out before Splatapult (2026). 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 Formata and Splatapult 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 both Formata and Splatapult have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Formata ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Splatapult ships Co-op.