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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo vs The Throne

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and The Throne both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Throne (2024) is 1 year older than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025). The Throne 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 the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launched in 2025.

Choose The Throne

Choose The Throne if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Throne launched in 2024.

Both Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and The Throne sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo vs The Throne — Steam metadata comparison
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — Steam game coverPipistrello and the Cursed YoyoThe Throne — Steam game coverThe Throne
Released20252024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews98.3% positive (881 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPocket TrapBeByte Tecnología

Side by side

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo vs The Throne — FAQ

Should I play Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo or The Throne first?
If you want chronology, The Throne (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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and The Throne similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Throne doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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