Choose Pop'n'splat
Choose Pop'n'splat if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pop'n'splat launched in 2019.
Pop'n'splat vs SpelunKing: The Mine Match
Pop'n'splat and SpelunKing: The Mine Match both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Pop'n'splat (2019) is 1 year older than SpelunKing: The Mine Match (2020). Pop'n'splat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SpelunKing: The Mine Match (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 SpelunKing: The Mine Match
Choose SpelunKing: The Mine Match if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SpelunKing: The Mine Match launched in 2020.
Both Pop'n'splat and SpelunKing: The Mine Match sit in Casual on Steam, 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
 Pop'n'splat |  SpelunKing: The Mine Match | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 62.9% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FunRefined | Playcademy |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pop'n'splat (2019) is 1 year older than SpelunKing: The Mine Match (2020).
- Pop'n'splat is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SpelunKing: The Mine Match (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SpelunKing: The Mine Match is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pop'n'splat has no Deck rating yet.
Pop'n'splat vs SpelunKing: The Mine Match — FAQ
- Should I play Pop'n'splat or SpelunKing: The Mine Match first?
- If you want chronology, Pop'n'splat (2019) came out before SpelunKing: The Mine Match (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 Pop'n'splat and SpelunKing: The Mine Match similar?
- They overlap on 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.