Choose Impulsion
Choose Impulsion if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Impulsion launched in 2018.
Impulsion vs CatboyZOOM
Impulsion and CatboyZOOM both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Impulsion (2018) is 7 years older than CatboyZOOM (2025). CatboyZOOM scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Impulsion (84.1% 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 CatboyZOOM
Choose CatboyZOOM if you want a Casual, Early Access, and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. CatboyZOOM launched in 2025.
Both Impulsion and CatboyZOOM sit in Action and Indie 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
 Impulsion |  CatboyZOOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (88 reviews) | 98.9% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Driving Force Games | Ethan Vuong, Brae Stoltz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Impulsion (2018) is 7 years older than CatboyZOOM (2025).
- CatboyZOOM scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than Impulsion (84.1% positive).
- CatboyZOOM is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Impulsion (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Impulsion vs CatboyZOOM — FAQ
- Should I play Impulsion or CatboyZOOM first?
- If you want chronology, Impulsion (2018) came out before CatboyZOOM (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 Impulsion and CatboyZOOM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.