Choose Capsized
Choose Capsized if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Capsized launched in 2011.
Capsized vs COSMOS
Capsized and COSMOS 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. Capsized (2011) is 9 years older than COSMOS (2020). COSMOS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Capsized (81.8% 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 COSMOS
Choose COSMOS if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. COSMOS launched in 2020.
Both Capsized and COSMOS sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Capsized |  COSMOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (400 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | Dawnosaur Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Capsized (2011) is 9 years older than COSMOS (2020).
- COSMOS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Capsized (81.8% positive).
- COSMOS is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Capsized (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- COSMOS has co-op; Capsized does not.
- Capsized is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; COSMOS has no Deck rating yet.
Capsized vs COSMOS — FAQ
- Should I play Capsized or COSMOS first?
- If you want chronology, Capsized (2011) came out before COSMOS (2020). 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 Capsized and COSMOS 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.
- Does Capsized run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Capsized is rated Deck Playable by Valve. COSMOS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.