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 Ripped Pants at Work
Cuphead and Ripped Pants at Work 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 Ripped Pants at Work (2018). Ripped Pants at Work scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cuphead (96.2% 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 Ripped Pants at Work
Choose Ripped Pants at Work if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ripped Pants at Work launched in 2018.
Both Cuphead and Ripped Pants at Work 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 |  Ripped Pants at Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | Scott Ethington |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 1 year older than Ripped Pants at Work (2018).
- Ripped Pants at Work scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cuphead (96.2% positive).
- Ripped Pants at Work is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cuphead has co-op; Ripped Pants at Work does not.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ripped Pants at Work has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Ripped Pants at Work — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Ripped Pants at Work first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Ripped Pants at Work (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 Ripped Pants at Work 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 Ripped Pants at Work have multiplayer like Cuphead?
- No. Cuphead supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Ripped Pants at Work is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ripped Pants at Work doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.