Choose Squidlit
Choose Squidlit if you want an Adventure experience. Squidlit launched in 2018.
Squidlit vs Box Cat Bash
Squidlit and Box Cat Bash both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Squidlit (2018) is 3 years older than Box Cat Bash (2021). Box Cat Bash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Squidlit (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Box Cat Bash
Choose Box Cat Bash if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Box Cat Bash launched in 2021.
Both Squidlit and Box Cat Bash sit in Action 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
 Squidlit |  Box Cat Bash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (263 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squidlit Ink. | Rusty Moyher |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Squidlit (2018) is 3 years older than Box Cat Bash (2021).
- Box Cat Bash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Squidlit (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Squidlit vs Box Cat Bash — FAQ
- Should I play Squidlit or Box Cat Bash first?
- If you want chronology, Squidlit (2018) came out before Box Cat Bash (2021). 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 Squidlit and Box Cat Bash similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.