Choose The Repairing Mantis
Choose The Repairing Mantis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Repairing Mantis launched in 2021.
The Repairing Mantis vs The Call Button
The Repairing Mantis and The Call Button 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 5 years older than The Call Button (2026). 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 Call Button
Choose The Call Button if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Call Button launched in 2026.
Both The Repairing Mantis and The Call Button sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Repairing Mantis |  The Call Button | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Erupting Avocado | Somnatide Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Repairing Mantis (2021) is 5 years older than The Call Button (2026).
The Repairing Mantis vs The Call Button — FAQ
- Should I play The Repairing Mantis or The Call Button first?
- If you want chronology, The Repairing Mantis (2021) came out before The Call Button (2026). 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 The Call Button 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.