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 Happy Bones
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Happy Bones 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 3 years older than Happy Bones (2021). Happy Bones 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 Happy Bones
Choose Happy Bones if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Happy Bones launched in 2021.
Both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Happy Bones 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 |  Happy Bones | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (471 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kasey Ozymy | Frosted Fears Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 3 years older than Happy Bones (2021).
- Happy Bones scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive).
- Happy Bones is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Happy Bones has no Deck rating yet.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs Happy Bones — FAQ
- Should I play Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or Happy Bones first?
- If you want chronology, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) came out before Happy Bones (2021). 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 Happy Bones 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. Happy Bones doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.