Choose Jusant
Choose Jusant if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,322 Steam reviews back the pick.
Jusant vs Penguin Rescue Run
Jusant and Penguin Rescue Run both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Jusant (2023) is 3 years older than Penguin Rescue Run (2026). Penguin Rescue Run is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Jusant (1.80 USD vs. 9.99 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 Penguin Rescue Run
Choose Penguin Rescue Run if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Penguin Rescue Run launched in 2026.
Both Jusant and Penguin Rescue Run sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Jusant |  Penguin Rescue Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.80 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (2,322 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DON'T NOD | THE GAMING WORLD |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Jusant (2023) is 3 years older than Penguin Rescue Run (2026).
- Penguin Rescue Run is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Jusant (1.80 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Jusant is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Penguin Rescue Run has no Deck rating yet.
Jusant vs Penguin Rescue Run — FAQ
- Should I play Jusant or Penguin Rescue Run first?
- If you want chronology, Jusant (2023) came out before Penguin Rescue Run (2026). 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 Jusant and Penguin Rescue Run similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Jusant run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jusant is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Penguin Rescue Run doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.