Choose Pixel Ripped 1989
Choose Pixel Ripped 1989 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Ripped 1989 launched in 2018.
Pixel Ripped 1989 vs Pixel Ripped 1995
Pixel Ripped 1989 and Pixel Ripped 1995 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) is 2 years older than Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020). Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% 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 Pixel Ripped 1995
Choose Pixel Ripped 1995 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 119 reviews.
Both Pixel Ripped 1989 and Pixel Ripped 1995 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Pixel Ripped 1989 |  Pixel Ripped 1995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (139 reviews) | 95.8% positive (119 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARVORE | ARVORE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) is 2 years older than Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020).
- Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% positive).
- Pixel Ripped 1989 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Ripped 1995 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Pixel Ripped 1989 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pixel Ripped 1995 has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Ripped 1989 vs Pixel Ripped 1995 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pixel Ripped 1989 or Pixel Ripped 1995?
- On Steam reviews Pixel Ripped 1995 scores higher (95.8% positive) than Pixel Ripped 1989 (85.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pixel Ripped 1995 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pixel Ripped 1989 or Pixel Ripped 1995 first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Ripped 1989 (2018) came out before Pixel Ripped 1995 (2020). 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 Pixel Ripped 1989 and Pixel Ripped 1995 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.