Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want a Massively Multiplayer and RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Pixel Petkeeper
Temtem and Pixel Petkeeper both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2022. Pixel Petkeeper is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). 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 Petkeeper
Choose Pixel Petkeeper if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Petkeeper launched in 2022.
Both Temtem and Pixel Petkeeper sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Temtem |  Pixel Petkeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crema | Pixel Prototype |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Pixel Petkeeper is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Pixel Petkeeper does not.
- Temtem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Petkeeper has no Deck rating yet.
Temtem vs Pixel Petkeeper — FAQ
- Are Temtem and Pixel Petkeeper similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Pixel Petkeeper have multiplayer like Temtem?
- No. Temtem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Pixel Petkeeper is listed as single-player only.
- Does Temtem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Temtem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pixel Petkeeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.