Choose PAKO 2
Choose PAKO 2 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PAKO 2 launched in 2017.
PAKO 2 vs PAKO 4
PAKO 2 and PAKO 4 both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. PAKO 2 (2017) is 8 years older than PAKO 4 (2025). PAKO 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than PAKO 4 (87.5% 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 PAKO 4
Choose PAKO 4 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PAKO 4 launched in 2025.
Both PAKO 2 and PAKO 4 sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 PAKO 2 |  PAKO 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (267 reviews) | 87.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tree Men Games | Tree Men Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- PAKO 2 (2017) is 8 years older than PAKO 4 (2025).
- PAKO 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than PAKO 4 (87.5% positive).
- PAKO 2 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than PAKO 4 (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- PAKO 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PAKO 4 has no Deck rating yet.
PAKO 2 vs PAKO 4 — FAQ
- Should I play PAKO 2 or PAKO 4 first?
- If you want chronology, PAKO 2 (2017) came out before PAKO 4 (2025). 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 PAKO 2 and PAKO 4 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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 PAKO 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAKO 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PAKO 4 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.