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Moo Lander vs Mr. Sun's Hatbox

Moo Lander and Mr. Sun's Hatbox 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. Moo Lander (2022) is 1 year older than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (2023). Moo Lander scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Mr. Sun's Hatbox (87% 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 Moo Lander

Choose Moo Lander if you want an Adventure experience. Moo Lander launched in 2022.

Choose Mr. Sun's Hatbox

Choose Mr. Sun's Hatbox if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Sun's Hatbox launched in 2023.

Both Moo Lander and Mr. Sun's Hatbox sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Moo Lander vs Mr. Sun's Hatbox — Steam metadata comparison
Moo Lander — Steam game coverMoo LanderMr. Sun's Hatbox — Steam game coverMr. Sun's Hatbox
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price18.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews89.5% positive (19 reviews)87% positive (193 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersThe Sixth HammerKenny Sun

Side by side

Moo Lander vs Mr. Sun's Hatbox — FAQ

Should I play Moo Lander or Mr. Sun's Hatbox first?
If you want chronology, Moo Lander (2022) came out before Mr. Sun's Hatbox (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 Moo Lander and Mr. Sun's Hatbox 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 Moo Lander and Mr. Sun's Hatbox have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Moo Lander ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Mr. Sun's Hatbox ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Moo Lander vs Mr. Sun's Hatbox — Verdict (2026) · imho.run