Choose Mango Mischief
Choose Mango Mischief if it's currently about 26% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mango Mischief launched in 2022.
Mango Mischief vs The Tainted
Mango Mischief and The Tainted both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The Tainted (2021) is 1 year older than Mango Mischief (2022). Mango Mischief is currently ~26% cheaper on Steam than The Tainted (0.99 USD vs. 1.34 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 The Tainted
Choose The Tainted if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Tainted launched in 2021.
Both Mango Mischief and The Tainted sit in 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
 Mango Mischief |  The Tainted | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.34 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (21 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Acute Mango | Chris D Herring |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Tainted (2021) is 1 year older than Mango Mischief (2022).
- Mango Mischief is currently ~26% cheaper on Steam than The Tainted (0.99 USD vs. 1.34 USD).
Mango Mischief vs The Tainted — FAQ
- Should I play Mango Mischief or The Tainted first?
- If you want chronology, The Tainted (2021) came out before Mango Mischief (2022). 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 Mango Mischief and The Tainted similar?
- They overlap on 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.