Choose PixelJunk™ Shooter
Choose PixelJunk™ Shooter if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. PixelJunk™ Shooter launched in 2013.
PixelJunk™ Shooter vs Cecconoid
PixelJunk™ Shooter and Cecconoid both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. PixelJunk™ Shooter (2013) is 6 years older than Cecconoid (2019). PixelJunk™ Shooter scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Cecconoid (76.5% positive). 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 Cecconoid
Choose Cecconoid if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cecconoid launched in 2019.
Both PixelJunk™ Shooter and Cecconoid sit in Action 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
 PixelJunk™ Shooter |  Cecconoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (149 reviews) | 76.5% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Eleven, Q-Games Ltd. | Triple Eh? Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PixelJunk™ Shooter (2013) is 6 years older than Cecconoid (2019).
- PixelJunk™ Shooter scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Cecconoid (76.5% positive).
- Cecconoid is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than PixelJunk™ Shooter (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- PixelJunk™ Shooter is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cecconoid has no Deck rating yet.
PixelJunk™ Shooter vs Cecconoid — FAQ
- Should I play PixelJunk™ Shooter or Cecconoid first?
- If you want chronology, PixelJunk™ Shooter (2013) came out before Cecconoid (2019). 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 PixelJunk™ Shooter and Cecconoid similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Cecconoid have multiplayer like PixelJunk™ Shooter?
- No. PixelJunk™ Shooter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cecconoid is listed as single-player only.
- Does PixelJunk™ Shooter run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PixelJunk™ Shooter is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cecconoid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.