Choose Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Choose Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX launched in 2021.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX vs Jumpman (C64/MSDOS)
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX and Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) (2020) is 1 year older than Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021). Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX: 249 reviews, Jumpman (C64/MSDOS): 22). 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 Jumpman (C64/MSDOS)
Choose Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) launched in 2020.
Both Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX and Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.1% vs 77.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX |  Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (249 reviews) | 77.3% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jankenteam | Epyx, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) (2020) is 1 year older than Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021).
- Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX: 249 reviews, Jumpman (C64/MSDOS): 22).
- Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) has no Deck rating yet.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX vs Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) — FAQ
- Should I play Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX or Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) first?
- If you want chronology, Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) (2020) came out before Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021). 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 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX and Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Jumpman (C64/MSDOS) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.