Choose Cosmo Player Z
Choose Cosmo Player Z if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmo Player Z launched in 2022.
Cosmo Player Z vs It's On The Mouse
Cosmo Player Z and It's On The Mouse both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Cosmo Player Z (2022) is 3 years older than It's On The Mouse (2025). Cosmo Player Z is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than It's On The Mouse (8.99 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 It's On The Mouse
Choose It's On The Mouse if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. It's On The Mouse launched in 2025.
Both Cosmo Player Z and It's On The Mouse sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 Cosmo Player Z |  It's On The Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 86.5% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SOMMIT GAMES | XryEcho |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cosmo Player Z (2022) is 3 years older than It's On The Mouse (2025).
- Cosmo Player Z is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than It's On The Mouse (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Cosmo Player Z is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; It's On The Mouse has no Deck rating yet.
Cosmo Player Z vs It's On The Mouse — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmo Player Z or It's On The Mouse first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmo Player Z (2022) came out before It's On The Mouse (2025). 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 Cosmo Player Z and It's On The Mouse similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Cosmo Player Z run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cosmo Player Z is rated Deck Verified by Valve. It's On The Mouse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.