Cuphead vs Bouncy Bob: Episode 2
Cuphead and Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Cuphead (2017) is 2 years older than Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 (2019). Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cuphead |  Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | MadGamesmith |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 2 years older than Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 (2019).
- Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 (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 Cuphead and Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Cuphead and Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cuphead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bouncy Bob: Episode 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.