Choose Pikuniku
Choose Pikuniku if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen PvP 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 Geometry Boxer
Pikuniku and Geometry Boxer 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. Geometry Boxer (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019). Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Geometry Boxer (71.2% 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 Geometry Boxer
Choose Geometry Boxer if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Geometry Boxer launched in 2018.
Both Pikuniku and Geometry Boxer sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Pikuniku |  Geometry Boxer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (3,642 reviews) | 71.2% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen | The Geometry Boxers |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Geometry Boxer (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019).
- Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Geometry Boxer (71.2% positive).
- Geometry Boxer is free; Pikuniku is paid (12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pikuniku is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Geometry Boxer has no Deck rating yet.
Pikuniku vs Geometry Boxer — FAQ
- Should I play Pikuniku or Geometry Boxer first?
- If you want chronology, Geometry Boxer (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 Geometry Boxer 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.
- Do both Pikuniku and Geometry Boxer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pikuniku ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Geometry Boxer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Geometry Boxer free?
- Yes — Geometry Boxer is a free-to-play Steam title. Pikuniku is paid (12.99 USD).
- Does Pikuniku run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pikuniku is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Geometry Boxer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.