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 Driveby Gangster
Cuphead and Driveby Gangster 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. Driveby Gangster (2015) is 2 years older than Cuphead (2017). Cuphead has co-op; Driveby Gangster does not. 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 Driveby Gangster
Choose Driveby Gangster if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Driveby Gangster launched in 2015.
Both Cuphead and Driveby Gangster 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 |  Driveby Gangster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Verto Studio LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Driveby Gangster (2015) is 2 years older than Cuphead (2017).
- Cuphead has co-op; Driveby Gangster does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Driveby Gangster has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Driveby Gangster — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Driveby Gangster first?
- If you want chronology, Driveby Gangster (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 Driveby Gangster 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 Driveby Gangster have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Driveby Gangster is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Driveby Gangster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.