Choose GlitchPets
Choose GlitchPets if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. GlitchPets launched in 2018.
GlitchPets vs Spectator 2
GlitchPets and Spectator 2 both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. GlitchPets (2018) is 7 years older than Spectator 2 (2025). GlitchPets scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Spectator 2 (53.3% 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 Spectator 2
Choose Spectator 2 if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spectator 2 launched in 2025.
Both GlitchPets and Spectator 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 GlitchPets |  Spectator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 53.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Cool and Normal Entertainment, Cool and Normal Entertainment | Neko Machine |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- GlitchPets (2018) is 7 years older than Spectator 2 (2025).
- GlitchPets scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Spectator 2 (53.3% positive).
- GlitchPets is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Spectator 2 (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Spectator 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GlitchPets has no Deck rating yet.
GlitchPets vs Spectator 2 — FAQ
- Should I play GlitchPets or Spectator 2 first?
- If you want chronology, GlitchPets (2018) came out before Spectator 2 (2025). 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 GlitchPets and Spectator 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 GlitchPets and Spectator 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: GlitchPets ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Spectator 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.