Choose Pavlov
Choose Pavlov if you want an Indie experience. 30,993 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pavlov vs Pavlov Shack
Pavlov and Pavlov Shack both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Pavlov (2024) is 2 years older than Pavlov Shack (2026). Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Pavlov Shack (42.9% 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 Pavlov Shack
Choose Pavlov Shack if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pavlov Shack launched in 2026.
Both Pavlov and Pavlov Shack sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Pavlov |  Pavlov Shack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | — |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (30,993 reviews) | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Vankrupt Games | Vankrupt Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Pavlov (2024) is 2 years older than Pavlov Shack (2026).
- Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Pavlov Shack (42.9% positive).
- Pavlov Shack is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Pavlov (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pavlov is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pavlov Shack has no Deck rating yet.
Pavlov vs Pavlov Shack — FAQ
- Should I play Pavlov or Pavlov Shack first?
- If you want chronology, Pavlov (2024) came out before Pavlov Shack (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 Pavlov and Pavlov Shack similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Pavlov and Pavlov Shack have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pavlov ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Pavlov Shack ships Online Co-op, Co-op.