Choose Pumpkin Jack
Choose Pumpkin Jack if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,823 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pumpkin Jack vs Sad Virus Ruined Land
Pumpkin Jack and Sad Virus Ruined Land both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 6 years older than Sad Virus Ruined Land (2026). Sad Virus Ruined Land is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Pumpkin Jack (1.99 USD vs. 2.09 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 Sad Virus Ruined Land
Choose Sad Virus Ruined Land if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Sad Virus Ruined Land launched in 2026.
Both Pumpkin Jack and Sad Virus Ruined Land sit in 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 |  Sad Virus Ruined Land | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.09 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (2,823 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Evil Raptor | Valkeala Software, Kendall Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 6 years older than Sad Virus Ruined Land (2026).
- Sad Virus Ruined Land is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Pumpkin Jack (1.99 USD vs. 2.09 USD).
- Pumpkin Jack is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sad Virus Ruined Land has no Deck rating yet.
Pumpkin Jack vs Sad Virus Ruined Land — FAQ
- Should I play Pumpkin Jack or Sad Virus Ruined Land first?
- If you want chronology, Pumpkin Jack (2020) came out before Sad Virus Ruined Land (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 Pumpkin Jack and Sad Virus Ruined Land similar?
- They overlap on 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. Sad Virus Ruined Land doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.