SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake vs TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is $9.47 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake | TY the Tasmanian Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 52 |
| Quality | 74 | 78 |
| Value | 78 | 43 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.52 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.4% positive | 97.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 32 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.52−86%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$5.81−85%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$7.39−82%Buy TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Side by side over time
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic ShakeTY the Tasmanian Tiger
Details and requirements
| Item | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake | TY the Tasmanian Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 31, 2023 | December 12, 2016 |
| Developers | Purple Lamp | Krome Studios |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Krome Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows® 7 SP1, Windows® 8/8.1 (32bit and 64bit), Windows® 10 (32bit and 64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX 6300 / Intel Core i5-3570K | Intel quad-core 3.0 GHz or dual-core 3.2 GHz. AMD quad-core 3.4 Ghz. |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon R9 380 / Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB / Radeon HD 7970 3GB with OpenGL 3.0 minimum. |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake or TY the Tasmanian Tiger?
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake won the comparison against TY the Tasmanian Tiger based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake worth buying over TY the Tasmanian Tiger?
Based on the metrics, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC