Choose '83
Choose '83 if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. '83 launched in 2026.
'83 vs Mercury
'83 and Mercury both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Mercury (2023) is 3 years older than '83 (2026). Mercury is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than '83 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Mercury
Choose Mercury if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mercury launched in 2023.
Both '83 and Mercury sit in Action 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
 '83 |  Mercury | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (626 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Dot Games | Atomic Isotope Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mercury (2023) is 3 years older than '83 (2026).
- Mercury is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than '83 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
'83 vs Mercury — FAQ
- Should I play '83 or Mercury first?
- If you want chronology, Mercury (2023) came out before '83 (2026). 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 '83 and Mercury similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Mercury have multiplayer like '83?
- No. '83 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mercury is listed as single-player only.