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THE BUTTON by Elendow vs Mango's Fisharium

THE BUTTON by Elendow and Mango's Fisharium both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. THE BUTTON by Elendow (2023) is 2 years older than Mango's Fisharium (2025). THE BUTTON by Elendow scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Mango's Fisharium (83.4% 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 THE BUTTON by Elendow

Choose THE BUTTON by Elendow if you want a Free To Play game with Steam Leaderboards and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 2,133 reviews.

Choose Mango's Fisharium

Choose Mango's Fisharium if you want an Indie and Casual game with Save Anytime. Mango's Fisharium launched in 2025.

Both THE BUTTON by Elendow and Mango's Fisharium sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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

THE BUTTON by Elendow vs Mango's Fisharium — Steam metadata comparison
THE BUTTON by Elendow — Steam game coverTHE BUTTON by ElendowMango's Fisharium — Steam game coverMango's Fisharium
Released20232025
GenresStrategy, Simulation, Free To PlayStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
PriceFree to play2.99 USD
Steam reviews93.5% positive (2,133 reviews)83.4% positive (211 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersElendowEvrac Studio

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THE BUTTON by Elendow vs Mango's Fisharium — FAQ

Which is better, THE BUTTON by Elendow or Mango's Fisharium?
On Steam reviews THE BUTTON by Elendow scores higher (93.5% positive) than Mango's Fisharium (83.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE BUTTON by Elendow is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play THE BUTTON by Elendow or Mango's Fisharium first?
If you want chronology, THE BUTTON by Elendow (2023) came out before Mango's Fisharium (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 THE BUTTON by Elendow and Mango's Fisharium similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.
Is THE BUTTON by Elendow free?
Yes — THE BUTTON by Elendow is a free-to-play Steam title. Mango's Fisharium is paid (2.99 USD).
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