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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo vs Augment Anthem

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and Augment Anthem 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. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) is 1 year older than Augment Anthem (2026). Augment Anthem is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (17.99 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, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty 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 Augment Anthem

Choose Augment Anthem if you want the Subtitle Options side of the pairing. Augment Anthem launched in 2026.

Both Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and Augment Anthem sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 Augment Anthem — Steam metadata comparison
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — Steam game coverPipistrello and the Cursed YoyoAugment Anthem — Steam game coverAugment Anthem
Released20252026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews98.3% positive (881 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPocket TrapProject Ego

Side by side

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo vs Augment Anthem — FAQ

Should I play Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo or Augment Anthem first?
If you want chronology, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) came out before Augment Anthem (2026). 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 Augment Anthem 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. Augment Anthem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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