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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 62,740 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cuphead vs Leftovers KO!
Cuphead and Leftovers KO! 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 8 years older than Leftovers KO! (2025). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Leftovers KO! (70.9% 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 Leftovers KO!
Choose Leftovers KO! if you want a Sports and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Leftovers KO! launched in 2025.
Both Cuphead and Leftovers KO! 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 |  Leftovers KO! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 70.9% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Mountain Man Animation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 8 years older than Leftovers KO! (2025).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Leftovers KO! (70.9% positive).
- Leftovers KO! is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Leftovers KO! does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cuphead vs Leftovers KO! — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Leftovers KO! first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Leftovers KO! (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 Leftovers KO! 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 Leftovers KO! have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Leftovers KO! is listed as single-player only.
- Do Cuphead and Leftovers KO! both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.