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 Spaceman Sparkles 2
Cuphead and Spaceman Sparkles 2 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. Spaceman Sparkles 2 (2015) is 2 years older than Cuphead (2017). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Spaceman Sparkles 2 (75.7% 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 Spaceman Sparkles 2
Choose Spaceman Sparkles 2 if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spaceman Sparkles 2 launched in 2015.
Both Cuphead and Spaceman Sparkles 2 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 |  Spaceman Sparkles 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 75.7% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | tjern |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Spaceman Sparkles 2 (2015) is 2 years older than Cuphead (2017).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Spaceman Sparkles 2 (75.7% positive).
- Spaceman Sparkles 2 is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Spaceman Sparkles 2 does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spaceman Sparkles 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Spaceman Sparkles 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Spaceman Sparkles 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Spaceman Sparkles 2 (2015) came out before Cuphead (2017). 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 Spaceman Sparkles 2 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 Spaceman Sparkles 2 have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Spaceman Sparkles 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spaceman Sparkles 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.