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JellyMen vs Smells Like a Mushroom

JellyMen and Smells Like a Mushroom both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. JellyMen (2022) is 2 years older than Smells Like a Mushroom (2024). JellyMen is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Smells Like a Mushroom (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 JellyMen

Choose JellyMen if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. JellyMen launched in 2022.

Choose Smells Like a Mushroom

Choose Smells Like a Mushroom if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Smells Like a Mushroom launched in 2024.

Both JellyMen and Smells Like a Mushroom sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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

JellyMen vs Smells Like a Mushroom — Steam metadata comparison
JellyMen — Steam game coverJellyMenSmells Like a Mushroom — Steam game coverSmells Like a Mushroom
Released20222024
GenresActionAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD16.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersCordless Games StudioRed Limb Studio

Side by side

JellyMen vs Smells Like a Mushroom — FAQ

Should I play JellyMen or Smells Like a Mushroom first?
If you want chronology, JellyMen (2022) came out before Smells Like a Mushroom (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 JellyMen and Smells Like a Mushroom similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
JellyMen vs Smells Like a Mushroom — Verdict (2026) · imho.run