Choose 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
30XX vs Mother Machine
30XX and Mother Machine both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. 30XX (2023) is 2 years older than Mother Machine (2025). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Mother Machine (79.2% 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 Mother Machine
Choose Mother Machine if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mother Machine launched in 2025.
Both 30XX and Mother Machine sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 30XX |  Mother Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Batterystaple Games | Maschinen-Mensch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 30XX (2023) is 2 years older than Mother Machine (2025).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Mother Machine (79.2% positive).
- Mother Machine is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than 30XX (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: 30XX is Deck Playable, Mother Machine is Deck Verified.
30XX vs Mother Machine — FAQ
- Should I play 30XX or Mother Machine first?
- If you want chronology, 30XX (2023) came out before Mother Machine (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 30XX and Mother Machine similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 30XX and Mother Machine have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 30XX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Mother Machine ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.