Choose Chapeau
Choose Chapeau if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chapeau launched in 2020.
Chapeau vs Shaolin Bao
Chapeau and Shaolin Bao both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Chapeau (2020) is 5 years older than Shaolin Bao (2025). Shaolin Bao scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Chapeau (90% 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 Shaolin Bao
Choose Shaolin Bao if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shaolin Bao launched in 2025.
Both Chapeau and Shaolin Bao sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Chapeau |  Shaolin Bao | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 10.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Salt Castle Studio | SCH Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Chapeau (2020) is 5 years older than Shaolin Bao (2025).
- Shaolin Bao scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Chapeau (90% positive).
- Chapeau is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Shaolin Bao (0.99 USD vs. 10.19 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Chapeau vs Shaolin Bao — FAQ
- Should I play Chapeau or Shaolin Bao first?
- If you want chronology, Chapeau (2020) came out before Shaolin Bao (2025). 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 Chapeau and Shaolin Bao similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Chapeau and Shaolin Bao have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Chapeau ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Shaolin Bao ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.