Choose WASTE
Choose WASTE if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. WASTE launched in 2022.
WASTE vs Module Miner
WASTE and Module Miner both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. WASTE (2022) is 3 years older than Module Miner (2025). WASTE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Module Miner (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Module Miner
Choose Module Miner if you want a Strategy game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Module Miner launched in 2025.
Both WASTE and Module Miner sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 WASTE |  Module Miner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MZY GAMES | Pixel Drip Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- WASTE (2022) is 3 years older than Module Miner (2025).
- WASTE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Module Miner (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
WASTE vs Module Miner — FAQ
- Should I play WASTE or Module Miner first?
- If you want chronology, WASTE (2022) came out before Module Miner (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 WASTE and Module Miner similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.