Choose F.E.A.R.
Choose F.E.A.R. if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. F.E.A.R. launched in 2010.
F.E.A.R. vs Mad Max
F.E.A.R. and Mad Max 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. F.E.A.R. (2010) is 5 years older than Mad Max (2015). Mad Max scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than F.E.A.R. (85.4% 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 Mad Max
Choose Mad Max if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 26,206 reviews.
Both F.E.A.R. and Mad Max 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 F.E.A.R. |  Mad Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (725 reviews) | 91.4% positive (26,206 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monolith Productions, Inc., Timegate | Avalanche Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- F.E.A.R. (2010) is 5 years older than Mad Max (2015).
- Mad Max scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than F.E.A.R. (85.4% positive).
- F.E.A.R. is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mad Max (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: F.E.A.R. is Deck Playable, Mad Max is Deck Verified.
F.E.A.R. vs Mad Max — FAQ
- Which is better, F.E.A.R. or Mad Max?
- On Steam reviews Mad Max scores higher (91.4% positive) than F.E.A.R. (85.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mad Max is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play F.E.A.R. or Mad Max first?
- If you want chronology, F.E.A.R. (2010) came out before Mad Max (2015). 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 F.E.A.R. and Mad Max 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.