Choose MudGate
Choose MudGate if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MudGate launched in 2025.
MudGate vs ChaosWorld
MudGate and ChaosWorld 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. ChaosWorld (2023) is 2 years older than MudGate (2025). ChaosWorld is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than MudGate (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 ChaosWorld
Choose ChaosWorld if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. ChaosWorld launched in 2023.
Both MudGate and ChaosWorld sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 MudGate |  ChaosWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Olav Botterli | Dust Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ChaosWorld (2023) is 2 years older than MudGate (2025).
- ChaosWorld is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than MudGate (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
MudGate vs ChaosWorld — FAQ
- Should I play MudGate or ChaosWorld first?
- If you want chronology, ChaosWorld (2023) came out before MudGate (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 MudGate and ChaosWorld 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.
- Do both MudGate and ChaosWorld have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MudGate ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; ChaosWorld ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.