Choose Platypus
Choose Platypus if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platypus launched in 2014.
Platypus vs Apidya' Special
Platypus and Apidya' Special 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. Platypus (2014) is 12 years older than Apidya' Special (2026). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Platypus: 250 reviews, Apidya' Special: 38). 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 Apidya' Special
Choose Apidya' Special if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apidya' Special launched in 2026.
Both Platypus and Apidya' Special sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.8% vs 94.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Platypus |  Apidya' Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.49 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (250 reviews) | 94.7% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Anthony Flack | Team Apidya |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Platypus (2014) is 12 years older than Apidya' Special (2026).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Platypus: 250 reviews, Apidya' Special: 38).
- Platypus is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Apidya' Special (3.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Apidya' Special has co-op; Platypus does not.
Platypus vs Apidya' Special — FAQ
- Should I play Platypus or Apidya' Special first?
- If you want chronology, Platypus (2014) came out before Apidya' Special (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 Platypus and Apidya' Special 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.