Choose Maniac
Choose Maniac if you want a RPG and Racing experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,124 Steam reviews back the pick.
Maniac vs Sperma
Maniac and Sperma both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Sperma (2022) is 2 years older than Maniac (2024). Maniac scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Sperma (89.5% 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 Sperma
Choose Sperma if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sperma launched in 2022.
Both Maniac and Sperma sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Maniac |  Sperma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (1,124 reviews) | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Transhuman Design | HiveSpark LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Sperma (2022) is 2 years older than Maniac (2024).
- Maniac scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Sperma (89.5% positive).
- Sperma is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Maniac (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Maniac is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sperma has no Deck rating yet.
Maniac vs Sperma — FAQ
- Should I play Maniac or Sperma first?
- If you want chronology, Sperma (2022) came out before Maniac (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 Maniac and Sperma similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Maniac run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Maniac is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sperma doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.