Cartridge Defense vs Mayhem Maidens
Cartridge Defense and Mayhem Maidens both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Cartridge Defense (2022) is 3 years older than Mayhem Maidens (2025). Cartridge Defense is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Mayhem Maidens (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cartridge Defense |  Mayhem Maidens | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (73 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Out Gaming | Game Studio Inc., KADOKAWA |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cartridge Defense (2022) is 3 years older than Mayhem Maidens (2025).
- Cartridge Defense is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Mayhem Maidens (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Cartridge Defense vs Mayhem Maidens — FAQ
- Should I play Cartridge Defense or Mayhem Maidens first?
- If you want chronology, Cartridge Defense (2022) came out before Mayhem Maidens (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 Cartridge Defense and Mayhem Maidens similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.