Choose PIXELMAN
Choose PIXELMAN if you want a Casual experience. PIXELMAN launched in 2018.
PIXELMAN vs Train Bandit
PIXELMAN and Train Bandit both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Train Bandit (2017) is 1 year older than PIXELMAN (2018). Train Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than PIXELMAN (84.3% 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 Train Bandit
Choose Train Bandit if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Bandit launched in 2017.
Both PIXELMAN and Train Bandit sit in Action and Indie 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
 PIXELMAN |  Train Bandit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (70 reviews) | 89.2% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kindermann Corp. | Rusty Moyher |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Train Bandit (2017) is 1 year older than PIXELMAN (2018).
- Train Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than PIXELMAN (84.3% positive).
- Train Bandit is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than PIXELMAN (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Train Bandit is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PIXELMAN has no Deck rating yet.
PIXELMAN vs Train Bandit — FAQ
- Should I play PIXELMAN or Train Bandit first?
- If you want chronology, Train Bandit (2017) came out before PIXELMAN (2018). 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 PIXELMAN and Train Bandit similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.