Choose Sam & MaRU
Choose Sam & MaRU if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sam & MaRU launched in 2021.
Sam & MaRU vs Conge's Crunch Time
Sam & MaRU and Conge's Crunch Time both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Sam & MaRU (2021) is 3 years older than Conge's Crunch Time (2024). Sam & MaRU is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Conge's Crunch Time (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Conge's Crunch Time
Choose Conge's Crunch Time if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Conge's Crunch Time launched in 2024.
Both Sam & MaRU and Conge's Crunch Time sit in Indie 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
 Sam & MaRU |  Conge's Crunch Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Space Cadet Interactive | Joyful Jo |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Sam & MaRU (2021) is 3 years older than Conge's Crunch Time (2024).
- Sam & MaRU is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Conge's Crunch Time (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Sam & MaRU vs Conge's Crunch Time — FAQ
- Should I play Sam & MaRU or Conge's Crunch Time first?
- If you want chronology, Sam & MaRU (2021) came out before Conge's Crunch Time (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 Sam & MaRU and Conge's Crunch Time similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.