Choose ARVIS Punch
Choose ARVIS Punch if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. ARVIS Punch launched in 2024.
ARVIS Punch vs Backyard Boxing
ARVIS Punch and Backyard Boxing both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. ARVIS Punch (2024) is 1 year older than Backyard Boxing (2025). ARVIS Punch is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Backyard Boxing (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Backyard Boxing
Choose Backyard Boxing if you want a Racing experience. Backyard Boxing launched in 2025.
Both ARVIS Punch and Backyard Boxing sit in Action, Sports, and Indie 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
 ARVIS Punch |  Backyard Boxing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 54.8% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MindFly Studio | Crime House Games, TheShadeGameDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- ARVIS Punch (2024) is 1 year older than Backyard Boxing (2025).
- ARVIS Punch is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Backyard Boxing (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
ARVIS Punch vs Backyard Boxing — FAQ
- Should I play ARVIS Punch or Backyard Boxing first?
- If you want chronology, ARVIS Punch (2024) came out before Backyard Boxing (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 ARVIS Punch and Backyard Boxing similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.