Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass launched in 2018.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs NashBored
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and NashBored both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 1 year older than NashBored (2019). NashBored scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% 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 NashBored
Choose NashBored if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. NashBored launched in 2019.
Both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and NashBored sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass |  NashBored | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (471 reviews) | 100% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kasey Ozymy | Fading Club |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 1 year older than NashBored (2019).
- NashBored scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive).
- NashBored is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; NashBored has no Deck rating yet.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs NashBored — FAQ
- Should I play Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or NashBored first?
- If you want chronology, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) came out before NashBored (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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and NashBored similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is rated Deck Playable by Valve. NashBored doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.