Choose Killer Ricky
Choose Killer Ricky if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Killer Ricky launched in 2021.
Killer Ricky vs Jackal
Killer Ricky and Jackal 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. Killer Ricky (2021) is 5 years older than Jackal (2026). Jackal scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Killer Ricky (57.1% 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 Jackal
Choose Jackal if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Jackal launched in 2026.
Both Killer Ricky and Jackal 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
 Killer Ricky |  Jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) | 90.7% positive (237 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | QS | Transhuman Design |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Killer Ricky (2021) is 5 years older than Jackal (2026).
- Jackal scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Killer Ricky (57.1% positive).
- Killer Ricky is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Jackal (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Jackal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Killer Ricky has no Deck rating yet.
Killer Ricky vs Jackal — FAQ
- Should I play Killer Ricky or Jackal first?
- If you want chronology, Killer Ricky (2021) came out before Jackal (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 Killer Ricky and Jackal 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.