Choose Mr Boom's Firework Factory
Choose Mr Boom's Firework Factory if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr Boom's Firework Factory launched in 2019.
Mr Boom's Firework Factory vs Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
Mr Boom's Firework Factory and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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. Mr Boom's Firework Factory (2019) is 4 years older than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2023). Mr Boom's Firework Factory is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
Choose Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine launched in 2023.
Both Mr Boom's Firework Factory and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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
 Mr Boom's Firework Factory |  Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 50% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brainbox.cc | Headup |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mr Boom's Firework Factory (2019) is 4 years older than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2023).
- Mr Boom's Firework Factory is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mr Boom's Firework Factory has no Deck rating yet.
Mr Boom's Firework Factory vs Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine — FAQ
- Should I play Mr Boom's Firework Factory or Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Mr Boom's Firework Factory (2019) came out before Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2023). 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 Mr Boom's Firework Factory and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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.