Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if you want an Action 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 Just Bones
Cuphead and Just Bones both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Just Bones (2016) is 1 year older than Cuphead (2017). Cuphead has co-op; Just Bones 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 Just Bones
Choose Just Bones if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Just Bones launched in 2016.
Both Cuphead and Just Bones sit in 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 |  Just Bones | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Elephant Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Just Bones (2016) is 1 year older than Cuphead (2017).
- Cuphead has co-op; Just Bones does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Just Bones has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Just Bones — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Just Bones first?
- If you want chronology, Just Bones (2016) 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 Just Bones similar?
- They overlap on 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 Just Bones have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Just Bones is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Just Bones doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.