Mutropolis vs Sam & Max Save the World
Mutropolis and Sam & Max Save the World both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Sam & Max Save the World (2020) is 1 year older than Mutropolis (2021). Sam & Max Save the World scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Mutropolis (83% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mutropolis |  Sam & Max Save the World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (88 reviews) | 93.7% positive (1,379 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pirita Studio | Skunkape Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sam & Max Save the World (2020) is 1 year older than Mutropolis (2021).
- Sam & Max Save the World scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Mutropolis (83% positive).
- Sam & Max Save the World is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mutropolis (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Mutropolis vs Sam & Max Save the World — FAQ
- Should I play Mutropolis or Sam & Max Save the World first?
- If you want chronology, Sam & Max Save the World (2020) came out before Mutropolis (2021). 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 Mutropolis and Sam & Max Save the World similar?
- They overlap on 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 Mutropolis and Sam & Max Save the World both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.