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A Hat in Time vs Jump Malcolm Jump

A Hat in Time and Jump Malcolm Jump 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. A Hat in Time (2017) is 7 years older than Jump Malcolm Jump (2024). Jump Malcolm Jump is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than A Hat in Time (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 A Hat in Time

Choose A Hat in Time if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 29,107 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Jump Malcolm Jump

Choose Jump Malcolm Jump if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jump Malcolm Jump launched in 2024.

Both A Hat in Time and Jump Malcolm Jump sit in 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

A Hat in Time vs Jump Malcolm Jump — Steam metadata comparison
A Hat in Time — Steam game coverA Hat in TimeJump Malcolm Jump — Steam game coverJump Malcolm Jump
Released20172024
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (29,107 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGears for BreakfastCrazy Retro Games

Side by side

A Hat in Time vs Jump Malcolm Jump — FAQ

Should I play A Hat in Time or Jump Malcolm Jump first?
If you want chronology, A Hat in Time (2017) came out before Jump Malcolm Jump (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 A Hat in Time and Jump Malcolm Jump 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.
Does Jump Malcolm Jump have multiplayer like A Hat in Time?
No. A Hat in Time supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Jump Malcolm Jump is listed as single-player only.
Does A Hat in Time run on Steam Deck?
Yes — A Hat in Time is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Jump Malcolm Jump doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
A Hat in Time vs Jump Malcolm Jump — Verdict (2026) · imho.run