Choose Pikuniku
Choose Pikuniku if you want an Action 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 Balloon Strike
Pikuniku and Balloon Strike both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Balloon Strike (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019). Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Balloon Strike (50% 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 Balloon Strike
Choose Balloon Strike if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Balloon Strike launched in 2018.
Both Pikuniku and Balloon Strike sit in Indie, Adventure, 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 |  Balloon Strike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (3,642 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen | Yash Future Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Balloon Strike (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019).
- Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Balloon Strike (50% positive).
- Balloon Strike is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Pikuniku (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Pikuniku has co-op; Balloon Strike does not.
- Pikuniku is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Balloon Strike has no Deck rating yet.
Pikuniku vs Balloon Strike — FAQ
- Should I play Pikuniku or Balloon Strike first?
- If you want chronology, Balloon Strike (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 Balloon Strike similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Balloon Strike have multiplayer like Pikuniku?
- No. Pikuniku supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Balloon Strike is listed as single-player only.
- Does Pikuniku run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pikuniku is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Balloon Strike doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.