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No Rest for the Wicked vs Pixel Pirates

No Rest for the Wicked and Pixel Pirates both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access 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, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. No Rest for the Wicked (2024) is 1 year older than Pixel Pirates (2025). Pixel Pirates is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than No Rest for the Wicked (11.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 No Rest for the Wicked

Choose No Rest for the Wicked if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and HDR available. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 25,606 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Pixel Pirates

Choose Pixel Pirates if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Pirates launched in 2025.

Both No Rest for the Wicked and Pixel Pirates sit in Action, Adventure, and Early Access 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

No Rest for the Wicked vs Pixel Pirates — Steam metadata comparison
No Rest for the Wicked — Steam game coverNo Rest for the WickedPixel Pirates — Steam game coverPixel Pirates
Released20242025
GenresAction, Adventure, RPG, Early AccessAction, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews87% positive (25,606 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersMoon Studios GmbHFlickin Fun

Side by side

No Rest for the Wicked vs Pixel Pirates — FAQ

Should I play No Rest for the Wicked or Pixel Pirates first?
If you want chronology, No Rest for the Wicked (2024) came out before Pixel Pirates (2025). 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 No Rest for the Wicked and Pixel Pirates similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access 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 Pixel Pirates have multiplayer like No Rest for the Wicked?
No. No Rest for the Wicked supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pixel Pirates is listed as single-player only.
Does No Rest for the Wicked run on Steam Deck?
Yes — No Rest for the Wicked is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pixel Pirates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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