Choose Mr. Fast
Choose Mr. Fast if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Mr. Fast launched in 2020.
Mr. Fast vs Cardiac Powder
Mr. Fast and Cardiac Powder 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. Mr. Fast (2020) is 3 years older than Cardiac Powder (2023). Cardiac Powder is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mr. Fast (2.99 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 Cardiac Powder
Choose Cardiac Powder if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cardiac Powder launched in 2023.
Both Mr. Fast and Cardiac Powder sit in Action and Indie 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
 Mr. Fast |  Cardiac Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (26 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ZHANG FAN | Edalbung |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mr. Fast (2020) is 3 years older than Cardiac Powder (2023).
- Cardiac Powder is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mr. Fast (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Mr. Fast vs Cardiac Powder — FAQ
- Should I play Mr. Fast or Cardiac Powder first?
- If you want chronology, Mr. Fast (2020) came out before Cardiac Powder (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 Mr. Fast and Cardiac Powder 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.