Choose Shank n' Bake
Choose Shank n' Bake if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shank n' Bake launched in 2020.
Shank n' Bake vs Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Shank n' Bake and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2020. Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Shank n' Bake: 25 reviews, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe: 540). 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 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Choose Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe launched in 2020.
Both Shank n' Bake and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96% vs 95.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Shank n' Bake |  Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 95.7% positive (540 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Dwarf | FreakZone Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Shank n' Bake: 25 reviews, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe: 540).
- Shank n' Bake is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shank n' Bake is Deck Playable, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is Deck Verified.
Shank n' Bake vs Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe — FAQ
- Are Shank n' Bake and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.