Choose Medulla
Choose Medulla if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Medulla launched in 2020.
Medulla vs Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library
Medulla and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Medulla (2020) is 4 years older than Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (2024). Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Medulla (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library
Choose Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library launched in 2024.
Both Medulla and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library sit in 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
 Medulla |  Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lemondo Games, Gia Bokhua | WallyDog Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Medulla (2020) is 4 years older than Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (2024).
- Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Medulla (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Medulla vs Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library — FAQ
- Should I play Medulla or Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library first?
- If you want chronology, Medulla (2020) came out before Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (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 Medulla and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library similar?
- They overlap on 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.