Choose Mayhem Brawler
Choose Mayhem Brawler if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mayhem Brawler launched in 2021.
Mayhem Brawler vs PopSlinger
Mayhem Brawler and PopSlinger 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. Mayhem Brawler (2021) is 1 year older than PopSlinger (2022). Mayhem Brawler scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than PopSlinger (73.7% 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 PopSlinger
Choose PopSlinger if it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. PopSlinger launched in 2022.
Both Mayhem Brawler and PopSlinger 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
 Mayhem Brawler |  PopSlinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (227 reviews) | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hero Concept | Funky Can Creative |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mayhem Brawler (2021) is 1 year older than PopSlinger (2022).
- Mayhem Brawler scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than PopSlinger (73.7% positive).
- PopSlinger is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Mayhem Brawler (4.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Mayhem Brawler has co-op; PopSlinger does not.
- Mayhem Brawler is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PopSlinger has no Deck rating yet.
Mayhem Brawler vs PopSlinger — FAQ
- Should I play Mayhem Brawler or PopSlinger first?
- If you want chronology, Mayhem Brawler (2021) came out before PopSlinger (2022). 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 Mayhem Brawler and PopSlinger 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 PopSlinger have multiplayer like Mayhem Brawler?
- No. Mayhem Brawler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while PopSlinger is listed as single-player only.
- Does Mayhem Brawler run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mayhem Brawler is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PopSlinger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.