Choose Pumpkin Jack
Choose Pumpkin Jack if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,823 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pumpkin Jack vs Pru the Pigeon
Pumpkin Jack and Pru the Pigeon both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 4 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024). Pru the Pigeon scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Pumpkin Jack (91.7% 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 Pru the Pigeon
Choose Pru the Pigeon if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pru the Pigeon launched in 2024.
Both Pumpkin Jack and Pru the Pigeon sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pumpkin Jack |  Pru the Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (2,823 reviews) | 98.9% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Evil Raptor | kurigamedev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 4 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024).
- Pru the Pigeon scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Pumpkin Jack (91.7% positive).
- Pru the Pigeon is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Pumpkin Jack (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Pumpkin Jack is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pru the Pigeon has no Deck rating yet.
Pumpkin Jack vs Pru the Pigeon — FAQ
- Should I play Pumpkin Jack or Pru the Pigeon first?
- If you want chronology, Pumpkin Jack (2020) came out before Pru the Pigeon (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 Pumpkin Jack and Pru the Pigeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Pumpkin Jack run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pumpkin Jack is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pru the Pigeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.