Choose Punch A Bunch
Choose Punch A Bunch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Punch A Bunch launched in 2023.
Punch A Bunch vs Slum Dweller
Punch A Bunch and Slum Dweller both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Punch A Bunch (2023) is 4 years older than Slum Dweller (2027). Slum Dweller has co-op; Punch A Bunch does not. 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 Slum Dweller
Choose Slum Dweller if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slum Dweller launched in 2027.
Both Punch A Bunch and Slum Dweller sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Punch A Bunch |  Slum Dweller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.74 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.8% positive (844 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pontypants | Crooked Hands |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Punch A Bunch (2023) is 4 years older than Slum Dweller (2027).
- Slum Dweller has co-op; Punch A Bunch does not.
- Punch A Bunch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slum Dweller has no Deck rating yet.
Punch A Bunch vs Slum Dweller — FAQ
- Should I play Punch A Bunch or Slum Dweller first?
- If you want chronology, Punch A Bunch (2023) came out before Slum Dweller (2027). 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 Punch A Bunch and Slum Dweller similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.
- Does Punch A Bunch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Punch A Bunch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slum Dweller doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.