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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix vs Zarlor Mercenary

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix and Zarlor Mercenary 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. Zarlor Mercenary (2022) is 1 year older than Raiden IV x MIKADO remix (2023). Zarlor Mercenary is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Raiden IV x MIKADO remix (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

Choose Raiden IV x MIKADO remix if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Raiden IV x MIKADO remix launched in 2023.

Choose Zarlor Mercenary

Choose Zarlor Mercenary if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zarlor Mercenary launched in 2022.

Both Raiden IV x MIKADO remix and Zarlor Mercenary sit in Action 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.

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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix vs Zarlor Mercenary — Steam metadata comparison
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix — Steam game coverRaiden IV x MIKADO remixZarlor Mercenary — Steam game coverZarlor Mercenary
Released20232022
GenresAction, AdventureAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews70% positive (10 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersMOSS Co., Ltd.Epyx, Inc.

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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix vs Zarlor Mercenary — FAQ

Should I play Raiden IV x MIKADO remix or Zarlor Mercenary first?
If you want chronology, Zarlor Mercenary (2022) came out before Raiden IV x MIKADO remix (2023). 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 Raiden IV x MIKADO remix and Zarlor Mercenary 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.
Does Zarlor Mercenary have multiplayer like Raiden IV x MIKADO remix?
No. Raiden IV x MIKADO remix supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Zarlor Mercenary is listed as single-player only.
Does Raiden IV x MIKADO remix run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zarlor Mercenary doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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