Choose Hell Pie
Choose Hell Pie if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hell Pie launched in 2022.
Hell Pie vs Pumpkin Jack
Hell Pie and Pumpkin Jack both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 2 years older than Hell Pie (2022). Pumpkin Jack scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Hell Pie (90.6% 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 Pumpkin Jack
Choose Pumpkin Jack if you want an Indie experience. 2,823 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Hell Pie and Pumpkin Jack sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.6% vs 91.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hell Pie |  Pumpkin Jack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (637 reviews) | 91.7% positive (2,823 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sluggerfly | Evil Raptor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Pumpkin Jack (2020) is 2 years older than Hell Pie (2022).
- Pumpkin Jack scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Hell Pie (90.6% positive).
- Hell Pie is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Pumpkin Jack (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hell Pie vs Pumpkin Jack — FAQ
- Which is better, Hell Pie or Pumpkin Jack?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Hell Pie sits at 90.6% positive (637 reviews), Pumpkin Jack at 91.7% (2,823). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Hell Pie or Pumpkin Jack first?
- If you want chronology, Pumpkin Jack (2020) came out before Hell Pie (2022). 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 Hell Pie and Pumpkin Jack similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Hell Pie and Pumpkin Jack both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.