Choose Ultratron
Choose Ultratron if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Ultratron launched in 2013.
Ultratron vs PigShip and the Giant Wolf
Ultratron and PigShip and the Giant Wolf both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Ultratron (2013) is 10 years older than PigShip and the Giant Wolf (2023). PigShip and the Giant Wolf is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ultratron (7.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose PigShip and the Giant Wolf
Choose PigShip and the Giant Wolf if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. PigShip and the Giant Wolf launched in 2023.
Both Ultratron and PigShip and the Giant Wolf sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ultratron |  PigShip and the Giant Wolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (320 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Puppygames | Pixel Bones Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ultratron (2013) is 10 years older than PigShip and the Giant Wolf (2023).
- PigShip and the Giant Wolf is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Ultratron (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ultratron is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PigShip and the Giant Wolf has no Deck rating yet.
Ultratron vs PigShip and the Giant Wolf — FAQ
- Should I play Ultratron or PigShip and the Giant Wolf first?
- If you want chronology, Ultratron (2013) came out before PigShip and the Giant Wolf (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 Ultratron and PigShip and the Giant Wolf similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 PigShip and the Giant Wolf have multiplayer like Ultratron?
- No. Ultratron supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PigShip and the Giant Wolf is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ultratron run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ultratron is rated Deck Playable by Valve. PigShip and the Giant Wolf doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.