Choose Devolver Bootleg
Choose Devolver Bootleg if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Devolver Bootleg launched in 2019.
Devolver Bootleg vs Kick the VIRUS
Devolver Bootleg and Kick the VIRUS both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Devolver Bootleg (2019) is 1 year older than Kick the VIRUS (2020). Kick the VIRUS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Devolver Bootleg (89.1% 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 Kick the VIRUS
Choose Kick the VIRUS if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kick the VIRUS launched in 2020.
Both Devolver Bootleg and Kick the VIRUS sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89.1% vs 90.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Devolver Bootleg |  Kick the VIRUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (770 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | doinksoft | Split Personality Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Devolver Bootleg (2019) is 1 year older than Kick the VIRUS (2020).
- Kick the VIRUS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Devolver Bootleg (89.1% positive).
- Kick the VIRUS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Devolver Bootleg (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Devolver Bootleg is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kick the VIRUS has no Deck rating yet.
Devolver Bootleg vs Kick the VIRUS — FAQ
- Should I play Devolver Bootleg or Kick the VIRUS first?
- If you want chronology, Devolver Bootleg (2019) came out before Kick the VIRUS (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 Devolver Bootleg and Kick the VIRUS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 Devolver Bootleg run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Devolver Bootleg is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kick the VIRUS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.