Choose Plague M.D.
Choose Plague M.D. if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plague M.D. launched in 2020.
Plague M.D. vs From Lex to Rex
Plague M.D. and From Lex to Rex 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. Plague M.D. (2020) is 2 years older than From Lex to Rex (2022). Plague M.D. scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than From Lex to Rex (70% 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 From Lex to Rex
Choose From Lex to Rex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. From Lex to Rex launched in 2022.
Both Plague M.D. and From Lex to Rex 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
 Plague M.D. |  From Lex to Rex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.7% positive (38 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CosCom Art Group | RexCorp |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Plague M.D. (2020) is 2 years older than From Lex to Rex (2022).
- Plague M.D. scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than From Lex to Rex (70% positive).
- Plague M.D. is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than From Lex to Rex (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Plague M.D. vs From Lex to Rex — FAQ
- Should I play Plague M.D. or From Lex to Rex first?
- If you want chronology, Plague M.D. (2020) came out before From Lex to Rex (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 Plague M.D. and From Lex to Rex 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.