Choose Hole in the Clouds
Choose Hole in the Clouds if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. Hole in the Clouds launched in 2022.
Hole in the Clouds vs PUTTZZLE
Hole in the Clouds and PUTTZZLE 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. Hole in the Clouds (2022) is 1 year older than PUTTZZLE (2023). PUTTZZLE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hole in the Clouds (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 PUTTZZLE
Choose PUTTZZLE if you want a Sports game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. PUTTZZLE launched in 2023.
Both Hole in the Clouds and PUTTZZLE 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
 Hole in the Clouds |  PUTTZZLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shortbread | Pixelity Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hole in the Clouds (2022) is 1 year older than PUTTZZLE (2023).
- PUTTZZLE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hole in the Clouds (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Hole in the Clouds vs PUTTZZLE — FAQ
- Should I play Hole in the Clouds or PUTTZZLE first?
- If you want chronology, Hole in the Clouds (2022) came out before PUTTZZLE (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 Hole in the Clouds and PUTTZZLE 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 PUTTZZLE have multiplayer like Hole in the Clouds?
- No. Hole in the Clouds supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PUTTZZLE is listed as single-player only.