Choose The Jackbox Party Pack 6
Choose The Jackbox Party Pack 6 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 vs Paper Pirates
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and Paper Pirates both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (2019) is 1 year older than Paper Pirates (2020). The Jackbox Party Pack 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Paper Pirates (90.5% 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 Paper Pirates
Choose Paper Pirates if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paper Pirates launched in 2020.
Both The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and Paper Pirates sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 The Jackbox Party Pack 6 |  Paper Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (2,035 reviews) | 90.5% positive (95 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jackbox Games, Inc. | Iteration Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (2019) is 1 year older than Paper Pirates (2020).
- The Jackbox Party Pack 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Paper Pirates (90.5% positive).
- Paper Pirates is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is Deck Verified, Paper Pirates is Deck Playable.
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 vs Paper Pirates — FAQ
- Should I play The Jackbox Party Pack 6 or Paper Pirates first?
- If you want chronology, The Jackbox Party Pack 6 (2019) came out before Paper Pirates (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 The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and Paper Pirates similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and Paper Pirates have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Jackbox Party Pack 6 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Paper Pirates ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.