Choose Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
Choose Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest launched in 2026.
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 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. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) is 1 year older than Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026). Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (98.3% 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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Choose Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launched in 2025.
Both Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (99.4% vs 98.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest |  Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.4% positive (166 reviews) | 98.3% positive (881 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cacareco Games | Pocket Trap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) is 1 year older than Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026).
- Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (98.3% positive).
- Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — FAQ
- Which is better, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest or Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest sits at 99.4% positive (166 reviews), Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo at 98.3% (881). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest or Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo first?
- If you want chronology, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) came out before Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (2026). 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 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 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.
- Do Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.