Choose PumPum
Choose PumPum if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op side of the pairing. PumPum launched in 2022.
PumPum vs PumPum 2
PumPum and PumPum 2 both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. PumPum (2022) is 1 year older than PumPum 2 (2023). PumPum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than PumPum (80.7% 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 PumPum 2
Choose PumPum 2 if you want a RPG experience. PumPum 2 launched in 2023.
Both PumPum and PumPum 2 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list 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
 PumPum |  PumPum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (249 reviews) | 82.8% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Shmoops Games | Shmoops Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- PumPum (2022) is 1 year older than PumPum 2 (2023).
- PumPum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than PumPum (80.7% positive).
- PumPum 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PumPum (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
PumPum vs PumPum 2 — FAQ
- Should I play PumPum or PumPum 2 first?
- If you want chronology, PumPum (2022) came out before PumPum 2 (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 PumPum and PumPum 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 PumPum and PumPum 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PumPum ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; PumPum 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Do PumPum and PumPum 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.