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Sword Mans vs SHOVE

Sword Mans and SHOVE both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Sword Mans (2018) is 5 years older than SHOVE (2023). SHOVE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Sword Mans (9.99 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.

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Sword Mans vs SHOVE — Steam metadata comparison
Sword Mans — Steam game coverSword MansSHOVE — Steam game coverSHOVE
Released20182023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews4 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBypass Game StudiosCozy Cabin Studios

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Sword Mans vs SHOVE — FAQ

Should I play Sword Mans or SHOVE first?
If you want chronology, Sword Mans (2018) came out before SHOVE (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 Sword Mans and SHOVE similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
Do both Sword Mans and SHOVE have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sword Mans ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; SHOVE ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.