Choose Mushroom Challenge
Choose Mushroom Challenge if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Mushroom Challenge launched in 2020.
Mushroom Challenge vs Epoch Makers
Mushroom Challenge and Epoch Makers both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Mushroom Challenge (2020) is 5 years older than Epoch Makers (2025). Epoch Makers is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Mushroom Challenge (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 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 Epoch Makers
Choose Epoch Makers if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epoch Makers launched in 2025.
Both Mushroom Challenge and Epoch Makers sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Mushroom Challenge |  Epoch Makers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 199.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hede | Anomalybyte Studio, Sunset Disco |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mushroom Challenge (2020) is 5 years older than Epoch Makers (2025).
- Epoch Makers is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Mushroom Challenge (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 USD).
- Epoch Makers has co-op; Mushroom Challenge does not.
Mushroom Challenge vs Epoch Makers — FAQ
- Should I play Mushroom Challenge or Epoch Makers first?
- If you want chronology, Mushroom Challenge (2020) came out before Epoch Makers (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 Mushroom Challenge and Epoch Makers similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Mushroom Challenge have multiplayer like Epoch Makers?
- No. Epoch Makers supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Mushroom Challenge is listed as single-player only.