Choose PumPum
Choose PumPum if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. PumPum launched in 2022.
PumPum vs Hot Vacation
PumPum and Hot Vacation both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. PumPum (2022) is 4 years older than Hot Vacation (2026). Hot Vacation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PumPum (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Hot Vacation
Choose Hot Vacation if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hot Vacation launched in 2026.
Both PumPum and Hot Vacation sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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 |  Hot Vacation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (249 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shmoops Games | MANGO ANIME |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- PumPum (2022) is 4 years older than Hot Vacation (2026).
- Hot Vacation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PumPum (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- PumPum has co-op; Hot Vacation does not.
- PumPum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hot Vacation has no Deck rating yet.
PumPum vs Hot Vacation — FAQ
- Should I play PumPum or Hot Vacation first?
- If you want chronology, PumPum (2022) came out before Hot Vacation (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 PumPum and Hot Vacation similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Hot Vacation have multiplayer like PumPum?
- No. PumPum supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Hot Vacation is listed as single-player only.
- Does PumPum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PumPum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hot Vacation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.