Choose M.O.O.D.S.
Choose M.O.O.D.S. if you want a RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. M.O.O.D.S. launched in 2025.
M.O.O.D.S. vs Tarantula Virus
M.O.O.D.S. and Tarantula Virus 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. Tarantula Virus (2023) is 2 years older than M.O.O.D.S. (2025). Tarantula Virus is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than M.O.O.D.S. (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Tarantula Virus
Choose Tarantula Virus if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tarantula Virus launched in 2023.
Both M.O.O.D.S. and Tarantula Virus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 M.O.O.D.S. |  Tarantula Virus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | StickyStoneStudio | Kamil Graca |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tarantula Virus (2023) is 2 years older than M.O.O.D.S. (2025).
- Tarantula Virus is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than M.O.O.D.S. (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
M.O.O.D.S. vs Tarantula Virus — FAQ
- Should I play M.O.O.D.S. or Tarantula Virus first?
- If you want chronology, Tarantula Virus (2023) came out before M.O.O.D.S. (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 M.O.O.D.S. and Tarantula Virus 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 M.O.O.D.S. and Tarantula Virus have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: M.O.O.D.S. ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tarantula Virus ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.