Choose AI Olympius
Choose AI Olympius if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. AI Olympius launched in 2023.
AI Olympius vs M.A.Y.A
AI Olympius and M.A.Y.A both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. AI Olympius (2023) is 4 years older than M.A.Y.A (2027). AI Olympius has co-op; M.A.Y.A does not. 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 M.A.Y.A
Choose M.A.Y.A if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. M.A.Y.A launched in 2027.
Both AI Olympius and M.A.Y.A sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 AI Olympius |  M.A.Y.A | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (76 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lion's Shade | JOZU GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- AI Olympius (2023) is 4 years older than M.A.Y.A (2027).
- AI Olympius has co-op; M.A.Y.A does not.
- AI Olympius is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; M.A.Y.A has no Deck rating yet.
AI Olympius vs M.A.Y.A — FAQ
- Should I play AI Olympius or M.A.Y.A first?
- If you want chronology, AI Olympius (2023) came out before M.A.Y.A (2027). 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 AI Olympius and M.A.Y.A similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 M.A.Y.A have multiplayer like AI Olympius?
- No. AI Olympius supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while M.A.Y.A is listed as single-player only.
- Does AI Olympius run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AI Olympius is rated Deck Playable by Valve. M.A.Y.A doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.