Choose My Friend Stalin
Choose My Friend Stalin if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Friend Stalin launched in 2021.
My Friend Stalin vs Pixel Tank
My Friend Stalin and Pixel Tank both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. My Friend Stalin (2021) is 2 years older than Pixel Tank (2023). My Friend Stalin is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Tank (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Pixel Tank
Choose Pixel Tank if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pixel Tank launched in 2023.
Both My Friend Stalin and Pixel Tank sit in Simulation 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
 My Friend Stalin |  Pixel Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (124 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boom Team | Crabs Cove |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- My Friend Stalin (2021) is 2 years older than Pixel Tank (2023).
- My Friend Stalin is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Tank (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Pixel Tank is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Friend Stalin has no Deck rating yet.
My Friend Stalin vs Pixel Tank — FAQ
- Should I play My Friend Stalin or Pixel Tank first?
- If you want chronology, My Friend Stalin (2021) came out before Pixel Tank (2023). 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 My Friend Stalin and Pixel Tank similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.