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 Aftermath Y2K
Cuphead and Aftermath Y2K 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. Both released in 2017. Aftermath Y2K is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Aftermath Y2K
Choose Aftermath Y2K if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aftermath Y2K launched in 2017.
Both Cuphead and Aftermath Y2K 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 |  Aftermath Y2K | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| 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. | Matthew Willis, Jesse Crespo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Aftermath Y2K is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Aftermath Y2K does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Aftermath Y2K has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Aftermath Y2K — FAQ
- Are Cuphead and Aftermath Y2K 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 Aftermath Y2K have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Aftermath Y2K is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Aftermath Y2K doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.