Choose Cuphead
Choose Cuphead if you want the Shared/Split Screen 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 Q-YO Blaster
Cuphead and Q-YO Blaster 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 Q-YO Blaster (2018). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Q-YO Blaster (91.2% 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 Q-YO Blaster
Choose Q-YO Blaster if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Q-YO Blaster launched in 2018.
Both Cuphead and Q-YO Blaster sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Q-YO Blaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (62,740 reviews) | 91.2% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. | TEAM Black Hat Robot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cuphead (2017) is 1 year older than Q-YO Blaster (2018).
- Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Q-YO Blaster (91.2% positive).
- Q-YO Blaster is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Q-YO Blaster has no Deck rating yet.
Cuphead vs Q-YO Blaster — FAQ
- Should I play Cuphead or Q-YO Blaster first?
- If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Q-YO Blaster (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 Q-YO Blaster 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.
- Do both Cuphead and Q-YO Blaster have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cuphead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Q-YO Blaster ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Q-YO Blaster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.