Choose Poi
Choose Poi if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Poi launched in 2017.
Poi vs Spanky "Bat-a-Swing"
Poi and Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Poi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" 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 Spanky "Bat-a-Swing"
Choose Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing.
Both Poi and Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Poi |  Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (337 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PolyKid | Green Flamingo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Poi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" has no Deck rating yet.
Poi vs Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" — FAQ
- Are Poi and Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Poi run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Poi is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spanky "Bat-a-Swing" doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.