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 Hillbilly Apocalypse
Cuphead and Hillbilly Apocalypse 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 1 year older than Hillbilly Apocalypse (2018). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Hillbilly Apocalypse (76.9% 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 Hillbilly Apocalypse
Choose Hillbilly Apocalypse if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hillbilly Apocalypse launched in 2018.
Both Cuphead and Hillbilly Apocalypse 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 |  Hillbilly Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Uncle Frost Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 1 year older than Hillbilly Apocalypse (2018).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Hillbilly Apocalypse (76.9% positive).
- Hillbilly Apocalypse is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Hillbilly Apocalypse does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cuphead vs Hillbilly Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Hillbilly Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Hillbilly Apocalypse (2018). 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 Hillbilly Apocalypse 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 Hillbilly Apocalypse have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Hillbilly Apocalypse is listed as single-player only.
- Do Cuphead and Hillbilly Apocalypse 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.