Choose SkateCat
Choose SkateCat if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SkateCat launched in 2024.
SkateCat vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
SkateCat and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. SkateCat (2024) is 1 year older than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025). SkateCat is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (9.99 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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Choose Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launched in 2025.
Both SkateCat and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo sit in Action 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
 SkateCat |  Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 98.3% positive (881 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SJ Games, DaleCoop Studio | Pocket Trap |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SkateCat (2024) is 1 year older than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025).
- SkateCat is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SkateCat has no Deck rating yet.
SkateCat vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — FAQ
- Should I play SkateCat or Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo first?
- If you want chronology, SkateCat (2024) came out before Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025). 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 SkateCat and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.