Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 62,740 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cuphead vs Kinda Knirpsi
Cuphead and Kinda Knirpsi 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 6 years older than Kinda Knirpsi (2023). Kinda Knirpsi is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (3.99 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 Kinda Knirpsi
Choose Kinda Knirpsi if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kinda Knirpsi launched in 2023.
Both Cuphead and Kinda Knirpsi sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Kinda Knirpsi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | HerrGrievous |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 6 years older than Kinda Knirpsi (2023).
- Kinda Knirpsi is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Kinda Knirpsi does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kinda Knirpsi has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Kinda Knirpsi — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Kinda Knirpsi first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Kinda Knirpsi (2023). 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 Kinda Knirpsi 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.
- Does Kinda Knirpsi have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Kinda Knirpsi is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kinda Knirpsi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.