Choose SwordBounce
Choose SwordBounce if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SwordBounce launched in 2018.
SwordBounce vs Anominal
SwordBounce and Anominal 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. SwordBounce (2018) is 6 years older than Anominal (2024). Anominal is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SwordBounce (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Anominal
Choose Anominal if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anominal launched in 2024.
Both SwordBounce and Anominal 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
 SwordBounce |  Anominal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GogglesKitty | XlashGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SwordBounce (2018) is 6 years older than Anominal (2024).
- Anominal is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SwordBounce (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
SwordBounce vs Anominal — FAQ
- Should I play SwordBounce or Anominal first?
- If you want chronology, SwordBounce (2018) came out before Anominal (2024). 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 SwordBounce and Anominal 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.