Choose Galaxy Survivors
Choose Galaxy Survivors if you want a Strategy, Casual, and Early Access experience. Galaxy Survivors launched in 2022.
Galaxy Survivors vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Galaxy Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Galaxy Survivors (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Galaxy Survivors (75% 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Galaxy Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Galaxy Survivors |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Emily Grey & Eve Grey | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Galaxy Survivors (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Galaxy Survivors (75% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Galaxy Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Galaxy Survivors is Deck Playable, Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified.
Galaxy Survivors vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Galaxy Survivors or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Galaxy Survivors (2022) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). 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 Galaxy Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.