Choose Army of Ruin
Choose Army of Ruin if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,338 Steam reviews back the pick.
Army of Ruin vs Maku
Army of Ruin and Maku 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. Army of Ruin (2023) is 3 years older than Maku (2026). Army of Ruin scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Maku (71.4% 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 Maku
Choose Maku if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Maku launched in 2026.
Both Army of Ruin and Maku 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
 Army of Ruin |  Maku | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (1,338 reviews) | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | whelp |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Army of Ruin (2023) is 3 years older than Maku (2026).
- Army of Ruin scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Maku (71.4% positive).
- Maku is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Army of Ruin (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Army of Ruin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Maku has no Deck rating yet.
Army of Ruin vs Maku — FAQ
- Should I play Army of Ruin or Maku first?
- If you want chronology, Army of Ruin (2023) came out before Maku (2026). 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 Army of Ruin and Maku 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 Army of Ruin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Army of Ruin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Maku doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.