Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if you want an Indie 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. 62,740 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cuphead vs Contract Rush DX
Cuphead and Contract Rush DX 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. Cuphead (2017) is 8 years older than Contract Rush DX (2025). Contract Rush DX scores higher on Steam reviews (99.5% positive) than Cuphead (96.2% 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 Contract Rush DX
Choose Contract Rush DX if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.5% positive across 186 reviews.
Both Cuphead and Contract Rush DX sit in Action 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
 Cuphead |  Contract Rush DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 99.5% positive (186 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Figburn, Melon |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 8 years older than Contract Rush DX (2025).
- Contract Rush DX scores higher on Steam reviews (99.5% positive) than Cuphead (96.2% positive).
- Contract Rush DX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Contract Rush DX does not.
- Steam Deck: Cuphead is Deck Verified, Contract Rush DX is Deck Playable.
Cuphead vs Contract Rush DX — FAQ
- Which is better, Cuphead or Contract Rush DX?
- On Steam reviews Contract Rush DX scores higher (99.5% positive) than Cuphead (96.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Contract Rush DX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cuphead or Contract Rush DX first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Contract Rush DX (2025). 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 Contract Rush DX 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 Contract Rush DX have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Contract Rush DX is listed as single-player only.