Choose PIP 2
Choose PIP 2 if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. PIP 2 launched in 2022.
PIP 2 vs PIP XL
PIP 2 and PIP XL both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PIP 2 (2022) is 1 year older than PIP XL (2023). PIP 2 is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than PIP XL (0.55 USD vs. 1.99 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 PIP XL
Choose PIP XL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PIP XL launched in 2023.
Both PIP 2 and PIP XL sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 PIP 2 |  PIP XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.55 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cute Hannah's Games | Cute Hannah's Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PIP 2 (2022) is 1 year older than PIP XL (2023).
- PIP 2 is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than PIP XL (0.55 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
PIP 2 vs PIP XL — FAQ
- Should I play PIP 2 or PIP XL first?
- If you want chronology, PIP 2 (2022) came out before PIP XL (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 PIP 2 and PIP XL similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.