Choose Vellum
Choose Vellum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,127 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vellum vs BIG SHOTS
Vellum and BIG SHOTS both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. BIG SHOTS (2024) is 1 year older than Vellum (2025). Vellum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than BIG SHOTS (68.4% 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 BIG SHOTS
Choose BIG SHOTS if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. BIG SHOTS launched in 2024.
Both Vellum and BIG SHOTS sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Vellum |  BIG SHOTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (1,127 reviews) | 68.4% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Alvios Games | AlterEyes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BIG SHOTS (2024) is 1 year older than Vellum (2025).
- Vellum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than BIG SHOTS (68.4% positive).
- BIG SHOTS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Vellum (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Vellum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BIG SHOTS has no Deck rating yet.
Vellum vs BIG SHOTS — FAQ
- Should I play Vellum or BIG SHOTS first?
- If you want chronology, BIG SHOTS (2024) came out before Vellum (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 Vellum and BIG SHOTS similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Vellum and BIG SHOTS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vellum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BIG SHOTS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Vellum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vellum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BIG SHOTS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.