Choose A Virus Named TOM
Choose A Virus Named TOM if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A Virus Named TOM launched in 2012.
A Virus Named TOM vs Dice Mice
A Virus Named TOM and Dice Mice both land in Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 14 years older than Dice Mice (2026). Dice Mice has co-op; A Virus Named TOM does not. 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 Dice Mice
Choose Dice Mice if you want a Casual game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dice Mice launched in 2026.
Both A Virus Named TOM and Dice Mice sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 A Virus Named TOM |  Dice Mice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (49 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Misfits Attic | Pipedream Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 14 years older than Dice Mice (2026).
- Dice Mice has co-op; A Virus Named TOM does not.
- A Virus Named TOM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dice Mice has no Deck rating yet.
A Virus Named TOM vs Dice Mice — FAQ
- Should I play A Virus Named TOM or Dice Mice first?
- If you want chronology, A Virus Named TOM (2012) came out before Dice Mice (2026). 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 A Virus Named TOM and Dice Mice similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 A Virus Named TOM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A Virus Named TOM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dice Mice doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.