Choose Smash Crates
Choose Smash Crates if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Smash Crates launched in 2022.
Smash Crates vs ProutoPulsion
Smash Crates and ProutoPulsion 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. Smash Crates (2022) is 4 years older than ProutoPulsion (2026). 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 ProutoPulsion
Choose ProutoPulsion if you want an Indie and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ProutoPulsion launched in 2026.
Both Smash Crates and ProutoPulsion sit in Action 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
 Smash Crates |  ProutoPulsion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fat Alien Cat | ProutoCorp |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Smash Crates (2022) is 4 years older than ProutoPulsion (2026).
Smash Crates vs ProutoPulsion — FAQ
- Should I play Smash Crates or ProutoPulsion first?
- If you want chronology, Smash Crates (2022) came out before ProutoPulsion (2026). 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 Smash Crates and ProutoPulsion 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.