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Squally vs The Alpha 001

Squally and The Alpha 001 both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Alpha 001 (2021) is 2 years older than Squally (2023). The Alpha 001 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Squally (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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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Squally vs The Alpha 001 — Steam metadata comparison
Squally — Steam game coverSquallyThe Alpha 001 — Steam game coverThe Alpha 001
Released20232021
GenresAction, Strategy, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price24.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews78.2% positive (78 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersZachary CanannZettaZed

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Squally vs The Alpha 001 — FAQ

Should I play Squally or The Alpha 001 first?
If you want chronology, The Alpha 001 (2021) came out before Squally (2023). 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 Squally and The Alpha 001 similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Squally have multiplayer like The Alpha 001?
No. The Alpha 001 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Squally is listed as single-player only.
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