Choose Pocket Rogues
Choose Pocket Rogues if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Pocket Rogues launched in 2018.
Pocket Rogues vs Pumpkin Ripper
Pocket Rogues and Pumpkin Ripper 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. Pocket Rogues (2018) is 4 years older than Pumpkin Ripper (2022). Pumpkin Ripper is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Rogues (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Pumpkin Ripper
Choose Pumpkin Ripper if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pumpkin Ripper launched in 2022.
Both Pocket Rogues and Pumpkin Ripper sit in Action, 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
 Pocket Rogues |  Pumpkin Ripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (134 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | EtherGaming | Burning Bright |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pocket Rogues (2018) is 4 years older than Pumpkin Ripper (2022).
- Pumpkin Ripper is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Rogues (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Pocket Rogues has co-op; Pumpkin Ripper does not.
Pocket Rogues vs Pumpkin Ripper — FAQ
- Should I play Pocket Rogues or Pumpkin Ripper first?
- If you want chronology, Pocket Rogues (2018) came out before Pumpkin Ripper (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 Pocket Rogues and Pumpkin Ripper 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.
- Does Pumpkin Ripper have multiplayer like Pocket Rogues?
- No. Pocket Rogues supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Pumpkin Ripper is listed as single-player only.