Choose Karpov
Choose Karpov if you want a RPG experience. Karpov launched in 2023.
Karpov vs Pikabuu: STOP!
Karpov and Pikabuu: STOP! both land in Indie, 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, Simulation on Steam. Karpov (2023) is 2 years older than Pikabuu: STOP! (2025). Pikabuu: STOP! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Karpov (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Pikabuu: STOP!
Choose Pikabuu: STOP! if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pikabuu: STOP! launched in 2025.
Both Karpov and Pikabuu: STOP! sit in Indie 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
 Karpov |  Pikabuu: STOP! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 94.8% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orca Games | JoyKeratif |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Karpov (2023) is 2 years older than Pikabuu: STOP! (2025).
- Pikabuu: STOP! is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Karpov (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Karpov vs Pikabuu: STOP! — FAQ
- Should I play Karpov or Pikabuu: STOP! first?
- If you want chronology, Karpov (2023) came out before Pikabuu: STOP! (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 Karpov and Pikabuu: STOP! similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.