Choose Splasher
Choose Splasher if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Splasher launched in 2017.
Splasher vs Professor Doctor Jetpack
Splasher and Professor Doctor Jetpack 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. Splasher (2017) is 7 years older than Professor Doctor Jetpack (2024). Professor Doctor Jetpack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Professor Doctor Jetpack
Choose Professor Doctor Jetpack if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Professor Doctor Jetpack launched in 2024.
Both Splasher and Professor Doctor Jetpack 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
 Splasher |  Professor Doctor Jetpack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (189 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Splashteam | Roflcopter Ink GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Splasher (2017) is 7 years older than Professor Doctor Jetpack (2024).
- Professor Doctor Jetpack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Splasher (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Splasher is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Professor Doctor Jetpack has no Deck rating yet.
Splasher vs Professor Doctor Jetpack — FAQ
- Should I play Splasher or Professor Doctor Jetpack first?
- If you want chronology, Splasher (2017) came out before Professor Doctor Jetpack (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 Splasher and Professor Doctor Jetpack 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.
- Does Splasher run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Splasher is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Professor Doctor Jetpack doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.