Choose THE MADMAN
Choose THE MADMAN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE MADMAN launched in 2022.
THE MADMAN vs Space Mercenary Defense Force
THE MADMAN and Space Mercenary Defense Force both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. THE MADMAN (2022) is 1 year older than Space Mercenary Defense Force (2023). Space Mercenary Defense Force is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than THE MADMAN (4.99 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 Space Mercenary Defense Force
Choose Space Mercenary Defense Force if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mercenary Defense Force launched in 2023.
Both THE MADMAN and Space Mercenary Defense Force sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 THE MADMAN |  Space Mercenary Defense Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nikita Morti | Tom Paradise |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- THE MADMAN (2022) is 1 year older than Space Mercenary Defense Force (2023).
- Space Mercenary Defense Force is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than THE MADMAN (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
THE MADMAN vs Space Mercenary Defense Force — FAQ
- Should I play THE MADMAN or Space Mercenary Defense Force first?
- If you want chronology, THE MADMAN (2022) came out before Space Mercenary Defense Force (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 THE MADMAN and Space Mercenary Defense Force similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.