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Goblins and Grottos vs JumpBeard

Goblins and Grottos and JumpBeard both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Goblins and Grottos (2016) is 6 years older than JumpBeard (2022). JumpBeard is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Goblins and Grottos (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Goblins and Grottos

Choose Goblins and Grottos if you want an Action experience. Goblins and Grottos launched in 2016.

Choose JumpBeard

Choose JumpBeard if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. JumpBeard launched in 2022.

Both Goblins and Grottos and JumpBeard sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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

Goblins and Grottos vs JumpBeard — Steam metadata comparison
Goblins and Grottos — Steam game coverGoblins and GrottosJumpBeard — Steam game coverJumpBeard
Released20162022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price8.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews56.1% positive (41 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPsychic Software, Goblin Portal, Psychic Games Ltd.RealPlayers Production

Side by side

Goblins and Grottos vs JumpBeard — FAQ

Should I play Goblins and Grottos or JumpBeard first?
If you want chronology, Goblins and Grottos (2016) came out before JumpBeard (2022). 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 Goblins and Grottos and JumpBeard similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.
Goblins and Grottos vs JumpBeard — Verdict (2026) · imho.run