Choose The Annoying Game
Choose The Annoying Game if you want an Indie experience. The Annoying Game launched in 2021.
The Annoying Game vs Jumping Cat
The Annoying Game and Jumping Cat both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. The Annoying Game (2021) is 2 years older than Jumping Cat (2023). Jumping Cat is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Annoying Game (2.99 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 Jumping Cat
Choose Jumping Cat if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jumping Cat launched in 2023.
Both The Annoying Game and Jumping Cat sit in 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
 The Annoying Game |  Jumping Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michal Ambrozej, The Piano Chap | Simple Touch |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Annoying Game (2021) is 2 years older than Jumping Cat (2023).
- Jumping Cat is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Annoying Game (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
The Annoying Game vs Jumping Cat — FAQ
- Should I play The Annoying Game or Jumping Cat first?
- If you want chronology, The Annoying Game (2021) came out before Jumping Cat (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 The Annoying Game and Jumping Cat similar?
- They overlap on 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.