Choose Mandala
Choose Mandala if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mandala launched in 2022.
Mandala vs Project Kunlun
Mandala and Project Kunlun both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Mandala (2022) is 2 years older than Project Kunlun (2024). Project Kunlun is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Mandala (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Project Kunlun
Choose Project Kunlun if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Kunlun launched in 2024.
Both Mandala and Project Kunlun sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Mandala |  Project Kunlun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AlexoFalco | LZY |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mandala (2022) is 2 years older than Project Kunlun (2024).
- Project Kunlun is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Mandala (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Mandala is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project Kunlun has no Deck rating yet.
Mandala vs Project Kunlun — FAQ
- Should I play Mandala or Project Kunlun first?
- If you want chronology, Mandala (2022) came out before Project Kunlun (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 Mandala and Project Kunlun similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Mandala run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mandala is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Project Kunlun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.