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Psy High vs Choice of the Pirate

Psy High and Choice of the Pirate both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Psy High (2014) is 2 years older than Choice of the Pirate (2016). Choice of the Pirate scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Psy High (78.7% 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 Psy High

Choose Psy High if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Psy High launched in 2014.

Choose Choice of the Pirate

Choose Choice of the Pirate if you want an Adventure experience. Choice of the Pirate launched in 2016.

Both Psy High and Choice of the Pirate sit in Indie and RPG 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

Psy High vs Choice of the Pirate — Steam metadata comparison
Psy High — Steam game coverPsy HighChoice of the Pirate — Steam game coverChoice of the Pirate
Released20142016
GenresIndie, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews78.7% positive (122 reviews)91.8% positive (97 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChoice of GamesChoice of Games

Side by side

Psy High vs Choice of the Pirate — FAQ

Should I play Psy High or Choice of the Pirate first?
If you want chronology, Psy High (2014) came out before Choice of the Pirate (2016). 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 Psy High and Choice of the Pirate similar?
They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
Psy High vs Choice of the Pirate — Verdict (2026) · imho.run