Choose SANTA
Choose SANTA if you want an Adventure experience. SANTA launched in 2024.
SANTA vs YAPYAP
SANTA and YAPYAP 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. SANTA (2024) is 2 years older than YAPYAP (2026). YAPYAP scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than SANTA (58.3% positive). 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 YAPYAP
Choose YAPYAP if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,983 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SANTA and YAPYAP sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 SANTA |  YAPYAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 85% positive (2,983 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mightyy | Maison Bap |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SANTA (2024) is 2 years older than YAPYAP (2026).
- YAPYAP scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than SANTA (58.3% positive).
- YAPYAP is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SANTA (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- YAPYAP is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SANTA has no Deck rating yet.
SANTA vs YAPYAP — FAQ
- Should I play SANTA or YAPYAP first?
- If you want chronology, SANTA (2024) came out before YAPYAP (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 SANTA and YAPYAP 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.
- Do both SANTA and YAPYAP have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SANTA ships Online Co-op, Co-op; YAPYAP ships Online Co-op, Co-op.