Choose Depression The Game
Choose Depression The Game if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Depression The Game launched in 2018.
Depression The Game vs Pikabuu: STOP!
Depression The Game and Pikabuu: STOP! both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Depression The Game (2018) is 7 years older than Pikabuu: STOP! (2025). Pikabuu: STOP! scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Depression The Game (66.3% 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 Pikabuu: STOP!
Choose Pikabuu: STOP! if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pikabuu: STOP! launched in 2025.
Both Depression The Game and Pikabuu: STOP! sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Depression The Game |  Pikabuu: STOP! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.3% positive (172 reviews) | 94.8% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DeepWorks Studios | JoyKeratif |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Depression The Game (2018) is 7 years older than Pikabuu: STOP! (2025).
- Pikabuu: STOP! scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Depression The Game (66.3% positive).
- Pikabuu: STOP! is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Depression The Game (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Depression The Game vs Pikabuu: STOP! — FAQ
- Should I play Depression The Game or Pikabuu: STOP! first?
- If you want chronology, Depression The Game (2018) came out before Pikabuu: STOP! (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 Depression The Game and Pikabuu: STOP! similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.