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Pixel Ninja vs TraumaCore Violence

Pixel Ninja and TraumaCore Violence 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. Pixel Ninja (2020) is 3 years older than TraumaCore Violence (2023). TraumaCore Violence is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Ninja (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Pixel Ninja

Choose Pixel Ninja if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. Pixel Ninja launched in 2020.

Choose TraumaCore Violence

Choose TraumaCore Violence if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. TraumaCore Violence launched in 2023.

Both Pixel Ninja and TraumaCore Violence sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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

Pixel Ninja vs TraumaCore Violence — Steam metadata comparison
Pixel Ninja — Steam game coverPixel NinjaTraumaCore Violence — Steam game coverTraumaCore Violence
Released20202023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews98.4% positive (126 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersNacks SoftDiscade Project

Side by side

Pixel Ninja vs TraumaCore Violence — FAQ

Should I play Pixel Ninja or TraumaCore Violence first?
If you want chronology, Pixel Ninja (2020) came out before TraumaCore Violence (2023). 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 Pixel Ninja and TraumaCore Violence 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.
Do both Pixel Ninja and TraumaCore Violence have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pixel Ninja ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; TraumaCore Violence ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Pixel Ninja vs TraumaCore Violence — Verdict (2026) · imho.run