Choose McPixel 3
Choose McPixel 3 if it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. McPixel 3 launched in 2022.
McPixel 3 vs THE BRiLLiANT COUP
McPixel 3 and THE BRiLLiANT COUP both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. McPixel 3 (2022) is 3 years older than THE BRiLLiANT COUP (2025). McPixel 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than THE BRiLLiANT COUP (83.3% 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 THE BRiLLiANT COUP
Choose THE BRiLLiANT COUP if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE BRiLLiANT COUP launched in 2025.
Both McPixel 3 and THE BRiLLiANT COUP sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 McPixel 3 |  THE BRiLLiANT COUP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (410 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sos Sosowski | Markus Creative |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- McPixel 3 (2022) is 3 years older than THE BRiLLiANT COUP (2025).
- McPixel 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than THE BRiLLiANT COUP (83.3% positive).
- McPixel 3 is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than THE BRiLLiANT COUP (9.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- McPixel 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE BRiLLiANT COUP has no Deck rating yet.
McPixel 3 vs THE BRiLLiANT COUP — FAQ
- Should I play McPixel 3 or THE BRiLLiANT COUP first?
- If you want chronology, McPixel 3 (2022) came out before THE BRiLLiANT COUP (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 McPixel 3 and THE BRiLLiANT COUP similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does McPixel 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — McPixel 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE BRiLLiANT COUP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.