The Repairing Mantis vs THRESHOLD
The Repairing Mantis and THRESHOLD both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Repairing Mantis (2021) is 3 years older than THRESHOLD (2024). The Repairing Mantis scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than THRESHOLD (88.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
The Repairing Mantis | THRESHOLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (99 reviews) | 88.1% positive (639 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Erupting Avocado | Julien Eveillé |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Repairing Mantis (2021) is 3 years older than THRESHOLD (2024).
- The Repairing Mantis scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than THRESHOLD (88.1% positive).
- The Repairing Mantis is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than THRESHOLD (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- THRESHOLD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Repairing Mantis has no Deck rating yet.
The Repairing Mantis vs THRESHOLD — FAQ
- Should I play The Repairing Mantis or THRESHOLD first?
- If you want chronology, The Repairing Mantis (2021) came out before THRESHOLD (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 The Repairing Mantis and THRESHOLD similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.

