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 Toyland Tussle
Cuphead and Toyland Tussle 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 Toyland Tussle (2025). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Toyland Tussle (90% 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 Toyland Tussle
Choose Toyland Tussle if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Toyland Tussle launched in 2025.
Both Cuphead and Toyland Tussle 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 |  Toyland Tussle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 90% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | RBW Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 8 years older than Toyland Tussle (2025).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Toyland Tussle (90% positive).
- Toyland Tussle is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Toyland Tussle does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Toyland Tussle has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Toyland Tussle — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Toyland Tussle first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Toyland Tussle (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 Toyland Tussle 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 Toyland Tussle have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Toyland Tussle is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Toyland Tussle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.