Choose Deflector
Choose Deflector if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deflector launched in 2023.
Deflector vs Mycelium
Deflector and Mycelium both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Deflector (2023) is 1 year older than Mycelium (2024). Mycelium scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deflector (88.6% positive). 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 Mycelium
Choose Mycelium if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Mycelium launched in 2024.
Both Deflector and Mycelium sit in Action, 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
 Deflector |  Mycelium | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (175 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arrowfist Games | Cellar Bog |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deflector (2023) is 1 year older than Mycelium (2024).
- Mycelium scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deflector (88.6% positive).
- Mycelium is free; Deflector is paid (19.99 USD).
- Deflector is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mycelium has no Deck rating yet.
Deflector vs Mycelium — FAQ
- Should I play Deflector or Mycelium first?
- If you want chronology, Deflector (2023) came out before Mycelium (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 Deflector and Mycelium similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is Mycelium free?
- Yes — Mycelium is a free-to-play Steam title. Deflector is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Deflector run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deflector is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mycelium doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.