Choose Mekabolt
Choose Mekabolt if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mekabolt launched in 2019.
Mekabolt vs Bob the Elementalist
Mekabolt and Bob the Elementalist both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Mekabolt (2019) is 4 years older than Bob the Elementalist (2023). Mekabolt is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bob the Elementalist (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Bob the Elementalist
Choose Bob the Elementalist if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bob the Elementalist launched in 2023.
Both Mekabolt and Bob the Elementalist sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Mekabolt |  Bob the Elementalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (96 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somepx | 9Ratones |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mekabolt (2019) is 4 years older than Bob the Elementalist (2023).
- Mekabolt is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bob the Elementalist (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Mekabolt vs Bob the Elementalist — FAQ
- Should I play Mekabolt or Bob the Elementalist first?
- If you want chronology, Mekabolt (2019) came out before Bob the Elementalist (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 Mekabolt and Bob the Elementalist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.