Choose PAC-MAN 256
Choose PAC-MAN 256 if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. PAC-MAN 256 launched in 2016.
PAC-MAN 256 vs Turn-Based Champion
PAC-MAN 256 and Turn-Based Champion sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: PAC-MAN 256 (2016) is 2 years older than Turn-Based Champion (2018). Turn-Based Champion is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PAC-MAN 256 (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). PAC-MAN 256 has co-op; Turn-Based Champion does not. 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 Turn-Based Champion
Choose Turn-Based Champion if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Turn-Based Champion launched in 2018.
Both PAC-MAN 256 and Turn-Based Champion ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 PAC-MAN 256 |  Turn-Based Champion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (817 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver, Hipster Whale, 3 Sprockets | Searchlight Games |
Side by side
- PAC-MAN 256 (2016) is 2 years older than Turn-Based Champion (2018).
- Turn-Based Champion is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PAC-MAN 256 (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- PAC-MAN 256 has co-op; Turn-Based Champion does not.
- PAC-MAN 256 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Turn-Based Champion has no Deck rating yet.
PAC-MAN 256 vs Turn-Based Champion — FAQ
- Should I play PAC-MAN 256 or Turn-Based Champion first?
- If you want chronology, PAC-MAN 256 (2016) came out before Turn-Based Champion (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.
- Does PAC-MAN 256 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAC-MAN 256 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Turn-Based Champion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.