Choose Poi
Choose Poi if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Poi launched in 2017.
Poi vs Pru the Pigeon
Poi and Pru the Pigeon 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 (2017) is 7 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024). Pru the Pigeon scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Poi (92.6% 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 Pru the Pigeon
Choose Pru the Pigeon if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pru the Pigeon launched in 2024.
Both Poi and Pru the Pigeon sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Poi |  Pru the Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (337 reviews) | 98.9% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PolyKid | kurigamedev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Poi (2017) is 7 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024).
- Pru the Pigeon scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Poi (92.6% positive).
- Pru the Pigeon is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Poi (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Poi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pru the Pigeon has no Deck rating yet.
Poi vs Pru the Pigeon — FAQ
- Should I play Poi or Pru the Pigeon first?
- If you want chronology, Poi (2017) came out before Pru the Pigeon (2024). 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 Poi and Pru the Pigeon 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. Pru the Pigeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.