Choose Flippin Kaktus
Choose Flippin Kaktus if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flippin Kaktus launched in 2022.
Flippin Kaktus vs Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Flippin Kaktus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX 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. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) is 1 year older than Flippin Kaktus (2022). Flippin Kaktus is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Choose Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX launched in 2021.
Both Flippin Kaktus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX sit in Action and Indie 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
 Flippin Kaktus |  Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 77.1% positive (249 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | rage++ | Jankenteam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) is 1 year older than Flippin Kaktus (2022).
- Flippin Kaktus is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Flippin Kaktus has no Deck rating yet.
Flippin Kaktus vs Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX — FAQ
- Should I play Flippin Kaktus or Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX first?
- If you want chronology, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) came out before Flippin Kaktus (2022). 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 Flippin Kaktus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX 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.