Choose Boss Rush: Mythology
Choose Boss Rush: Mythology if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Boss Rush: Mythology launched in 2020.
Boss Rush: Mythology vs Cadence
Boss Rush: Mythology and Cadence 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. Boss Rush: Mythology (2020) is 4 years older than Cadence (2024). Cadence is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Boss Rush: Mythology (3.99 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 Cadence
Choose Cadence if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cadence launched in 2024.
Both Boss Rush: Mythology and Cadence 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
 Boss Rush: Mythology |  Cadence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (44 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alexey Suslin | BitShift_Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boss Rush: Mythology (2020) is 4 years older than Cadence (2024).
- Cadence is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Boss Rush: Mythology (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Boss Rush: Mythology is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cadence has no Deck rating yet.
Boss Rush: Mythology vs Cadence — FAQ
- Should I play Boss Rush: Mythology or Cadence first?
- If you want chronology, Boss Rush: Mythology (2020) came out before Cadence (2024). 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 Boss Rush: Mythology and Cadence 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.
- Does Boss Rush: Mythology run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boss Rush: Mythology is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cadence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.