Choose Effie
Choose Effie if you want an Adventure experience. Effie launched in 2020.
Effie vs Pumpkin Hop
Effie and Pumpkin Hop both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Effie (2020) is 5 years older than Pumpkin Hop (2025). Pumpkin Hop is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Effie (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Hop
Choose Pumpkin Hop if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pumpkin Hop launched in 2025.
Both Effie and Pumpkin Hop sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Effie |  Pumpkin Hop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (63 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Inverge Studios | Broken Pony Studios UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Effie (2020) is 5 years older than Pumpkin Hop (2025).
- Pumpkin Hop is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Effie (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Effie is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pumpkin Hop has no Deck rating yet.
Effie vs Pumpkin Hop — FAQ
- Should I play Effie or Pumpkin Hop first?
- If you want chronology, Effie (2020) came out before Pumpkin Hop (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 Effie and Pumpkin Hop similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Effie run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Effie is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pumpkin Hop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.