Choose Smack Studio
Choose Smack Studio if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Smack Studio launched in 2024.
Smack Studio vs Platform Game Maker
Smack Studio and Platform Game Maker 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. Platform Game Maker (2023) is 1 year older than Smack Studio (2024). Platform Game Maker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Smack Studio (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Platform Game Maker
Choose Platform Game Maker if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platform Game Maker launched in 2023.
Both Smack Studio and Platform Game Maker 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
 Smack Studio |  Platform Game Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (420 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThirdPixel Interactive | Playstige Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Platform Game Maker (2023) is 1 year older than Smack Studio (2024).
- Platform Game Maker is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Smack Studio (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Smack Studio has co-op; Platform Game Maker does not.
- Smack Studio is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Platform Game Maker has no Deck rating yet.
Smack Studio vs Platform Game Maker — FAQ
- Should I play Smack Studio or Platform Game Maker first?
- If you want chronology, Platform Game Maker (2023) came out before Smack Studio (2024). 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 Smack Studio and Platform Game Maker 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.
- Does Platform Game Maker have multiplayer like Smack Studio?
- No. Smack Studio supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Platform Game Maker is listed as single-player only.