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Pikuniku vs Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine

Pikuniku and Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine (2018) is 1 year older than Pikuniku (2019). Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Pikuniku (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Adventure and Casual 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.

Choose Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine

Choose Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine launched in 2018.

Both Pikuniku and Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine sit in Action and Indie 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 vs Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine — Steam metadata comparison
Pikuniku — Steam game coverPikunikuPythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine — Steam game coverPythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine
Released20192018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.9% positive (3,642 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersArnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum BowenMarudice

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Pikuniku vs Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine — FAQ

Should I play Pikuniku or Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine first?
If you want chronology, Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine (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 Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine have multiplayer like Pikuniku?
No. Pikuniku supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine is listed as without multiplayer support.
Does Pikuniku run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Pikuniku is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pythagoras' Perpetual Motion Machine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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