They Bleed Pixels vs Cat's Cradle
They Bleed Pixels and Cat's Cradle 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. They Bleed Pixels (2012) is 8 years older than Cat's Cradle (2020). Cat's Cradle is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than They Bleed Pixels (2.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 They Bleed Pixels |  Cat's Cradle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (1,372 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spooky Squid Games Inc. | IzukawaN |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- They Bleed Pixels (2012) is 8 years older than Cat's Cradle (2020).
- Cat's Cradle is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than They Bleed Pixels (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- They Bleed Pixels is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cat's Cradle has no Deck rating yet.
They Bleed Pixels vs Cat's Cradle — FAQ
- Should I play They Bleed Pixels or Cat's Cradle first?
- If you want chronology, They Bleed Pixels (2012) came out before Cat's Cradle (2020). 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 They Bleed Pixels and Cat's Cradle 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.
- Does They Bleed Pixels run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — They Bleed Pixels is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cat's Cradle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.