Choose Schism
Choose Schism if you want an Indie experience. Schism launched in 2025.
Schism vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Schism and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) is 1 year older than Schism (2025). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Schism: 110 reviews, Earl vs. the Mutants: 96). 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Schism and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.4% vs 96.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Schism |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (110 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fami | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) is 1 year older than Schism (2025).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Schism: 110 reviews, Earl vs. the Mutants: 96).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Schism (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Schism is Deck Playable, Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified.
Schism vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Schism or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Earl vs. the Mutants (2024) came out before Schism (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 Schism and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.