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The Message vs Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem

The Message and Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Message (2020) is 4 years older than Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem (2024). Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than The Message (3.99 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.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Message

Choose The Message if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. The Message launched in 2020.

Choose Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem

Choose Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem if you want a Casual game with VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem launched in 2024.

Both The Message and Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem sit in Action 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

The Message vs Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem — Steam metadata comparison
The Message — Steam game coverThe MessageComrades, We Have a Mole Problem — Steam game coverComrades, We Have a Mole Problem
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Early AccessAction, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDream GamesGladpark inc.

Side by side

The Message vs Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem — FAQ

Should I play The Message or Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem first?
If you want chronology, The Message (2020) came out before Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem (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 The Message and Comrades, We Have a Mole Problem similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
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