Choose Anomalous
Choose Anomalous if you want an Indie experience. Anomalous launched in 2024.
Anomalous vs Multigun and Plaguetrix
Anomalous and Multigun and Plaguetrix 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. Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than Multigun and Plaguetrix (2025). Multigun and Plaguetrix is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Anomalous (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Multigun and Plaguetrix
Choose Multigun and Plaguetrix if you want an Adventure game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Multigun and Plaguetrix launched in 2025.
Both Anomalous and Multigun and Plaguetrix 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
 Anomalous |  Multigun and Plaguetrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Byron Dunwoody | The Voices Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than Multigun and Plaguetrix (2025).
- Multigun and Plaguetrix is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Anomalous (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Anomalous is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Multigun and Plaguetrix has no Deck rating yet.
Anomalous vs Multigun and Plaguetrix — FAQ
- Should I play Anomalous or Multigun and Plaguetrix first?
- If you want chronology, Anomalous (2024) came out before Multigun and Plaguetrix (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 Anomalous and Multigun and Plaguetrix 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.
- Does Anomalous run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anomalous is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Multigun and Plaguetrix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.