Choose Peglin
Choose Peglin if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
Peglin vs Backpack Hero
Peglin and Backpack Hero both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Peglin (2024). Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Peglin: 10,033 reviews, Backpack Hero: 4,035). 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 Backpack Hero
Choose Backpack Hero if you want an Adventure experience. 4,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Peglin and Backpack Hero sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (88.3% vs 87.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Peglin |  Backpack Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (10,033 reviews) | 87.6% positive (4,035 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Nexus Games Inc. | Jaspel |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Peglin (2024).
- Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Peglin: 10,033 reviews, Backpack Hero: 4,035).
- Backpack Hero is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Peglin (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Peglin vs Backpack Hero — FAQ
- Which is better, Peglin or Backpack Hero?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Peglin sits at 88.3% positive (10,033 reviews), Backpack Hero at 87.6% (4,035). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Peglin or Backpack Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Backpack Hero (2023) came out before Peglin (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 Peglin and Backpack Hero similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Peglin and Backpack Hero both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.