Choose Laser Burst
Choose Laser Burst if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Laser Burst launched in 2021.
Laser Burst vs Mistified
Laser Burst and Mistified both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Laser Burst (2021) is 4 years older than Mistified (2025). Laser Burst is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mistified (2.99 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 Mistified
Choose Mistified if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mistified launched in 2025.
Both Laser Burst and Mistified sit in Indie 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
 Laser Burst |  Mistified | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Never Mind Games | SpiceBound Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Laser Burst (2021) is 4 years older than Mistified (2025).
- Laser Burst is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mistified (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Laser Burst vs Mistified — FAQ
- Should I play Laser Burst or Mistified first?
- If you want chronology, Laser Burst (2021) came out before Mistified (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 Laser Burst and Mistified similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.