Choose Pikuniku
Choose Pikuniku if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,642 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pikuniku vs SpaceShot
Pikuniku and SpaceShot both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. SpaceShot (2017) is 2 years older than Pikuniku (2019). Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than SpaceShot (78% 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 SpaceShot
Choose SpaceShot if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. SpaceShot launched in 2017.
Both Pikuniku and SpaceShot sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Pikuniku |  SpaceShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (3,642 reviews) | 78% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen | Shevchenko Technology |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SpaceShot (2017) is 2 years older than Pikuniku (2019).
- Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than SpaceShot (78% positive).
- SpaceShot is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Pikuniku (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Pikuniku has co-op; SpaceShot does not.
- Steam Deck: Pikuniku is Deck Verified, SpaceShot is Deck Playable.
Pikuniku vs SpaceShot — FAQ
- Should I play Pikuniku or SpaceShot first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceShot (2017) 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 SpaceShot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 SpaceShot have multiplayer like Pikuniku?
- No. Pikuniku supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while SpaceShot is listed as single-player only.