Choose Penguin Noir
Choose Penguin Noir if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Penguin Noir launched in 2023.
Penguin Noir vs Catbo
Penguin Noir and Catbo both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Penguin Noir (2023) is 1 year older than Catbo (2024). Catbo is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Penguin Noir (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Catbo
Choose Catbo if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Catbo launched in 2024.
Both Penguin Noir and Catbo sit in Indie 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
 Penguin Noir |  Catbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rabid Troll Studios LLC | CaulFie1d Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Penguin Noir (2023) is 1 year older than Catbo (2024).
- Catbo is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Penguin Noir (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Penguin Noir vs Catbo — FAQ
- Should I play Penguin Noir or Catbo first?
- If you want chronology, Penguin Noir (2023) came out before Catbo (2024). 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 Penguin Noir and Catbo similar?
- They overlap on 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.