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 TOON
Cuphead and TOON 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 7 years older than TOON (2024). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than TOON (45.5% 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 TOON
Choose TOON if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. TOON launched in 2024.
Both Cuphead and TOON 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 |  TOON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 45.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Toon Crafter |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 7 years older than TOON (2024).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than TOON (45.5% positive).
- TOON is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; TOON does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TOON has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs TOON — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or TOON first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before TOON (2024). 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 TOON 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 TOON have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while TOON is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. TOON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.