Choose Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
Choose Unboxing the Cryptic Killer if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,257 Steam reviews back the pick.
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer vs MAKIBISHI COMIC
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer and MAKIBISHI COMIC both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer (2023) is 1 year older than MAKIBISHI COMIC (2024). MAKIBISHI COMIC is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unboxing the Cryptic Killer (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 MAKIBISHI COMIC
Choose MAKIBISHI COMIC if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. MAKIBISHI COMIC launched in 2024.
Both Unboxing the Cryptic Killer and MAKIBISHI COMIC sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Unboxing the Cryptic Killer |  MAKIBISHI COMIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (1,257 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleven Puzzles | lidlocks |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Unboxing the Cryptic Killer (2023) is 1 year older than MAKIBISHI COMIC (2024).
- MAKIBISHI COMIC is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unboxing the Cryptic Killer (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Unboxing the Cryptic Killer has co-op; MAKIBISHI COMIC does not.
- Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MAKIBISHI COMIC has no Deck rating yet.
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer vs MAKIBISHI COMIC — FAQ
- Should I play Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or MAKIBISHI COMIC first?
- If you want chronology, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer (2023) came out before MAKIBISHI COMIC (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 Unboxing the Cryptic Killer and MAKIBISHI COMIC similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 MAKIBISHI COMIC have multiplayer like Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?
- No. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while MAKIBISHI COMIC is listed as single-player only.
- Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MAKIBISHI COMIC doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.