Choose KarmaZoo
Choose KarmaZoo if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. KarmaZoo launched in 2023.
KarmaZoo vs Perplex
KarmaZoo and Perplex both land in Action, 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 Action, Casual on Steam. KarmaZoo (2023) is 2 years older than Perplex (2025). Perplex scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than KarmaZoo (88.3% 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 Perplex
Choose Perplex if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Perplex launched in 2025.
Both KarmaZoo and Perplex sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 KarmaZoo |  Perplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (333 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Pastagames | Cyvana |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- KarmaZoo (2023) is 2 years older than Perplex (2025).
- Perplex scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than KarmaZoo (88.3% positive).
- Perplex is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than KarmaZoo (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- KarmaZoo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Perplex has no Deck rating yet.
KarmaZoo vs Perplex — FAQ
- Should I play KarmaZoo or Perplex first?
- If you want chronology, KarmaZoo (2023) came out before Perplex (2025). 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 KarmaZoo and Perplex similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both KarmaZoo and Perplex have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: KarmaZoo ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Perplex ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does KarmaZoo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KarmaZoo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Perplex doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.