Choose Alan Wake
Choose Alan Wake if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,015 Steam reviews back the pick.
Alan Wake vs Mr HappyFunFace
Alan Wake and Mr HappyFunFace 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. Alan Wake (2012) is 13 years older than Mr HappyFunFace (2025). Mr HappyFunFace scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Alan Wake (88.4% 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 Mr HappyFunFace
Choose Mr HappyFunFace if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr HappyFunFace launched in 2025.
Both Alan Wake and Mr HappyFunFace 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
 Alan Wake |  Mr HappyFunFace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (16,015 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Big Red Eight |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Alan Wake (2012) is 13 years older than Mr HappyFunFace (2025).
- Mr HappyFunFace scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Alan Wake (88.4% positive).
- Mr HappyFunFace is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Alan Wake (1.79 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Alan Wake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mr HappyFunFace has no Deck rating yet.
Alan Wake vs Mr HappyFunFace — FAQ
- Should I play Alan Wake or Mr HappyFunFace first?
- If you want chronology, Alan Wake (2012) came out before Mr HappyFunFace (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 Alan Wake and Mr HappyFunFace 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 Alan Wake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alan Wake is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mr HappyFunFace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.