Choose Nefarious
Choose Nefarious if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nefarious launched in 2017.
Nefarious vs Pumpkin Jack
Nefarious and Pumpkin Jack 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. Nefarious (2017) is 3 years older than Pumpkin Jack (2020). Pumpkin Jack scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Nefarious (83.6% 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 Pumpkin Jack
Choose Pumpkin Jack if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.7% positive across 2,823 reviews.
Both Nefarious and Pumpkin Jack 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
 Nefarious |  Pumpkin Jack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (280 reviews) | 91.7% positive (2,823 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Evil Raptor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nefarious (2017) is 3 years older than Pumpkin Jack (2020).
- Pumpkin Jack scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Nefarious (83.6% positive).
- Nefarious is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pumpkin Jack (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Pumpkin Jack is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nefarious has no Deck rating yet.
Nefarious vs Pumpkin Jack — FAQ
- Which is better, Nefarious or Pumpkin Jack?
- On Steam reviews Pumpkin Jack scores higher (91.7% positive) than Nefarious (83.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pumpkin Jack is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nefarious or Pumpkin Jack first?
- If you want chronology, Nefarious (2017) came out before Pumpkin Jack (2020). 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 Nefarious and Pumpkin Jack 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.