Choose Maniac
Choose Maniac if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Racing experience. 1,124 Steam reviews back the pick.
Maniac vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Maniac and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2024. Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Maniac (91.5% 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Maniac and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action and RPG 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 |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Racing | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (1,124 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Transhuman Design | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Maniac (91.5% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Maniac (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Maniac vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Are Maniac and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Do Maniac and Earl vs. the Mutants both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.