Choose Pix the Cat
Choose Pix the Cat if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pix the Cat launched in 2015.
Pix the Cat vs Game-Kun: Input Challenge
Pix the Cat and Game-Kun: Input Challenge both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Pix the Cat (2015) is 6 years older than Game-Kun: Input Challenge (2021). Game-Kun: Input Challenge is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Pix the Cat (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Game-Kun: Input Challenge
Choose Game-Kun: Input Challenge if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Game-Kun: Input Challenge launched in 2021.
Both Pix the Cat and Game-Kun: Input Challenge sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Pix the Cat |  Game-Kun: Input Challenge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (119 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pastagames | Kasa On |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pix the Cat (2015) is 6 years older than Game-Kun: Input Challenge (2021).
- Game-Kun: Input Challenge is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Pix the Cat (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Pix the Cat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Game-Kun: Input Challenge has no Deck rating yet.
Pix the Cat vs Game-Kun: Input Challenge — FAQ
- Should I play Pix the Cat or Game-Kun: Input Challenge first?
- If you want chronology, Pix the Cat (2015) came out before Game-Kun: Input Challenge (2021). 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 Pix the Cat and Game-Kun: Input Challenge similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Game-Kun: Input Challenge have multiplayer like Pix the Cat?
- No. Pix the Cat supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Game-Kun: Input Challenge is listed as single-player only.
- Does Pix the Cat run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pix the Cat is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Game-Kun: Input Challenge doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.