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Pikuniku vs Koloro

Pikuniku and Koloro both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Koloro (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019). Koloro scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pikuniku (95.9% 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 Pikuniku

Choose Pikuniku if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. 3,642 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Koloro

Choose Koloro if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Koloro launched in 2018.

Both Pikuniku and Koloro sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Pikuniku vs Koloro — Steam metadata comparison
Pikuniku — Steam game coverPikunikuKoloro — Steam game coverKoloro
Released20192018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price12.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.9% positive (3,642 reviews)100% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersArnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum BowenSköll Studio

Side by side

Pikuniku vs Koloro — FAQ

Should I play Pikuniku or Koloro first?
If you want chronology, Koloro (2018) came out before Pikuniku (2019). 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 Pikuniku and Koloro similar?
They overlap on 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.
Do both Pikuniku and Koloro have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pikuniku ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Koloro ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Do Pikuniku and Koloro both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
Pikuniku vs Koloro — Verdict (2026) · imho.run