Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 62,740 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cuphead vs Bomb Escape
Cuphead and Bomb Escape 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 4 years older than Bomb Escape (2021). Bomb Escape is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (0.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Bomb Escape
Choose Bomb Escape if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bomb Escape launched in 2021.
Both Cuphead and Bomb Escape sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Cuphead |  Bomb Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 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. | Thiago Fernandes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 4 years older than Bomb Escape (2021).
- Bomb Escape is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bomb Escape has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Bomb Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Bomb Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Bomb Escape (2021). 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 Bomb Escape 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 Bomb Escape have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cuphead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Bomb Escape ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bomb Escape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.