Choose PRIM
Choose PRIM if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. PRIM launched in 2024.
PRIM vs Bad Cat
PRIM and Bad Cat both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Bad Cat (2022) is 2 years older than PRIM (2024). Bad Cat scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than PRIM (91.1% 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 Bad Cat
Choose Bad Cat if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bad Cat launched in 2022.
Both PRIM and Bad Cat sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.1% vs 93% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 PRIM |  Bad Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (123 reviews) | 93% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Common Colors, Application Systems Heidelberg | FastGame, VICTORIA Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Bad Cat (2022) is 2 years older than PRIM (2024).
- Bad Cat scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than PRIM (91.1% positive).
- Bad Cat is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than PRIM (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- PRIM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bad Cat has no Deck rating yet.
PRIM vs Bad Cat — FAQ
- Should I play PRIM or Bad Cat first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Cat (2022) came out before PRIM (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 PRIM and Bad Cat similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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 PRIM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PRIM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bad Cat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.