Choose Under Contract
Choose Under Contract if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Under Contract launched in 2023.
Under Contract vs ButtKnight
Under Contract and ButtKnight both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Under Contract (2023) is 2 years older than ButtKnight (2025). ButtKnight scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Under Contract (71.7% 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 ButtKnight
Choose ButtKnight if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 504 reviews.
Both Under Contract and ButtKnight sit in Action 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
 Under Contract |  ButtKnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Casual, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (106 reviews) | 92.9% positive (504 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kinky Fridays | Goblin Stew, Critical Bliss |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Under Contract (2023) is 2 years older than ButtKnight (2025).
- ButtKnight scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Under Contract (71.7% positive).
- ButtKnight is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Under Contract (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Under Contract is Deck Verified, ButtKnight is Deck Playable.
Under Contract vs ButtKnight — FAQ
- Which is better, Under Contract or ButtKnight?
- On Steam reviews ButtKnight scores higher (92.9% positive) than Under Contract (71.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ButtKnight is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Under Contract or ButtKnight first?
- If you want chronology, Under Contract (2023) came out before ButtKnight (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 Under Contract and ButtKnight similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.