Choose Pongo
Choose Pongo if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Pongo launched in 2015.
Pongo vs The Keyhole
Pongo and The Keyhole both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Keyhole has co-op; Pongo does not. Pongo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Keyhole has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Keyhole
Choose The Keyhole if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Both Pongo and The Keyhole sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Pongo |  The Keyhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 65% positive (203 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Drixy Games | HYPERBOLT PRODUCTIONS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Keyhole has co-op; Pongo does not.
- Pongo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Keyhole has no Deck rating yet.
Pongo vs The Keyhole — FAQ
- Are Pongo and The Keyhole similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Pongo have multiplayer like The Keyhole?
- No. The Keyhole supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pongo is listed as single-player only.
- Does Pongo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pongo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Keyhole doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.