Choose Boomerang X
Choose Boomerang X if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Boomerang X launched in 2021.
Boomerang X vs kipi oppi
Boomerang X and kipi oppi 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. Boomerang X (2021) is 5 years older than kipi oppi (2026). kipi oppi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Boomerang X (95.9% 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 kipi oppi
Choose kipi oppi if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. kipi oppi launched in 2026.
Both Boomerang X and kipi oppi 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
 Boomerang X |  kipi oppi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (949 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DANG! | Interactive Detours |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boomerang X (2021) is 5 years older than kipi oppi (2026).
- kipi oppi scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Boomerang X (95.9% positive).
- kipi oppi is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Boomerang X (2.24 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Boomerang X is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; kipi oppi has no Deck rating yet.
Boomerang X vs kipi oppi — FAQ
- Should I play Boomerang X or kipi oppi first?
- If you want chronology, Boomerang X (2021) came out before kipi oppi (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 Boomerang X and kipi oppi 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.
- Does Boomerang X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boomerang X is rated Deck Verified by Valve. kipi oppi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.