Choose PumPum 2
Choose PumPum 2 if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. PumPum 2 launched in 2023.
PumPum 2 vs LCF1
PumPum 2 and LCF1 both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. PumPum 2 (2023) is 2 years older than LCF1 (2025). PumPum 2 is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than LCF1 (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 LCF1
Choose LCF1 if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. LCF1 launched in 2025.
Both PumPum 2 and LCF1 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 PumPum 2 |  LCF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (58 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shmoops Games | RedMug100% |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- PumPum 2 (2023) is 2 years older than LCF1 (2025).
- PumPum 2 is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than LCF1 (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- PumPum 2 has co-op; LCF1 does not.
- Steam Deck: PumPum 2 is Deck Verified, LCF1 is Deck Playable.
PumPum 2 vs LCF1 — FAQ
- Should I play PumPum 2 or LCF1 first?
- If you want chronology, PumPum 2 (2023) came out before LCF1 (2025). 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 PumPum 2 and LCF1 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 LCF1 have multiplayer like PumPum 2?
- No. PumPum 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while LCF1 is listed as single-player only.