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Squids Odyssey vs Lootbound

Squids Odyssey and Lootbound both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Squids Odyssey (2018) is 8 years older than Lootbound (2026). Lootbound scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% positive) than Squids Odyssey (62.5% positive). 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 Squids Odyssey

Choose Squids Odyssey if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Squids Odyssey launched in 2018.

Choose Lootbound

Choose Lootbound if you want a Strategy and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,336 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Squids Odyssey and Lootbound sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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

Squids Odyssey vs Lootbound — Steam metadata comparison
Squids Odyssey — Steam game coverSquids OdysseyLootbound — Steam game coverLootbound
Released20182026
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price14.99 USD9.74 USD
Steam reviews62.5% positive (16 reviews)77.4% positive (1,336 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThe Game BakersArtDock

Side by side

Squids Odyssey vs Lootbound — FAQ

Should I play Squids Odyssey or Lootbound first?
If you want chronology, Squids Odyssey (2018) came out before Lootbound (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 Squids Odyssey and Lootbound similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Squids Odyssey vs Lootbound — Verdict (2026) · imho.run