Choose Skellboy Refractured
Choose Skellboy Refractured if you want an Adventure experience. Skellboy Refractured launched in 2021.
Skellboy Refractured vs Cats on Duty
Skellboy Refractured and Cats on Duty 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. Skellboy Refractured (2021) is 3 years older than Cats on Duty (2024). Cats on Duty scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Skellboy Refractured (81.1% 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 Cats on Duty
Choose Cats on Duty if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cats on Duty launched in 2024.
Both Skellboy Refractured and Cats on Duty sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Skellboy Refractured |  Cats on Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (37 reviews) | 91.3% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | UmaikiGames | Prikol Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Skellboy Refractured (2021) is 3 years older than Cats on Duty (2024).
- Cats on Duty scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Skellboy Refractured (81.1% positive).
- Cats on Duty is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Skellboy Refractured (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Skellboy Refractured is Deck Playable, Cats on Duty is Deck Verified.
Skellboy Refractured vs Cats on Duty — FAQ
- Should I play Skellboy Refractured or Cats on Duty first?
- If you want chronology, Skellboy Refractured (2021) came out before Cats on Duty (2024). 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 Skellboy Refractured and Cats on Duty 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 both Skellboy Refractured and Cats on Duty have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Skellboy Refractured ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Cats on Duty ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.