Choose Pikuniku
Choose Pikuniku if you want an Action and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and 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 SUMETRICK
Pikuniku and SUMETRICK both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. SUMETRICK (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019). Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than SUMETRICK (80.9% 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 SUMETRICK
Choose SUMETRICK if you want the Steam Turn Notifications side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. SUMETRICK launched in 2018.
Both Pikuniku and SUMETRICK sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  SUMETRICK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (3,642 reviews) | 80.9% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen | Paleno Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SUMETRICK (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019).
- Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than SUMETRICK (80.9% positive).
- SUMETRICK is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Pikuniku (0.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Pikuniku has co-op; SUMETRICK does not.
- Pikuniku is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SUMETRICK has no Deck rating yet.
Pikuniku vs SUMETRICK — FAQ
- Should I play Pikuniku or SUMETRICK first?
- If you want chronology, SUMETRICK (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 SUMETRICK similar?
- They overlap on 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 Pikuniku run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pikuniku is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SUMETRICK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.