Choose Pankapu
Choose Pankapu if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pankapu launched in 2016.
Pankapu vs Akatori
Pankapu and Akatori 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. Pankapu (2016) is 10 years older than Akatori (2026). Pankapu is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Akatori 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 Akatori
Choose Akatori if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Akatori launched in 2026.
Both Pankapu and Akatori 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
 Pankapu |  Akatori | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73% positive (74 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Too Kind Studio | Contrast Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pankapu (2016) is 10 years older than Akatori (2026).
- Pankapu is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Akatori has no Deck rating yet.
Pankapu vs Akatori — FAQ
- Should I play Pankapu or Akatori first?
- If you want chronology, Pankapu (2016) came out before Akatori (2026). 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 Pankapu and Akatori 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 Pankapu run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pankapu is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Akatori doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.