Should I play Cuphead or Infernal Radiation first?

If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Infernal Radiation (2020). 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 Infernal Radiation 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 Infernal Radiation have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cuphead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Infernal Radiation ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.

Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Infernal Radiation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Cuphead vs Infernal Radiation

Cuphead and Infernal Radiation 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 3 years older than Infernal Radiation (2020). Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Infernal Radiation (90.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Cuphead vs Infernal Radiation — Steam metadata comparison
	Cuphead	Infernal Radiation
Released	2017	2020
Genres	Action, Indie	Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	19.99 USD	8.99 USD
Steam reviews	96.2% positive (62,740 reviews)	90.9% positive (22 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.	Asmodev

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Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
Cuphead (2017) is 3 years older than Infernal Radiation (2020).
Cuphead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Infernal Radiation (90.9% positive).
Infernal Radiation is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Cuphead (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Cuphead is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Infernal Radiation has no Deck rating yet.

Cuphead vs Infernal Radiation — FAQ

Should I play Cuphead or Infernal Radiation first?: If you want chronology, Cuphead (2017) came out before Infernal Radiation (2020). 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 Infernal Radiation 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 Infernal Radiation have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cuphead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Infernal Radiation ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Cuphead run on Steam Deck?: Yes — Cuphead is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Infernal Radiation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

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Cuphead vs Infernal Radiation — FAQ