Choose Chase Survivors
Choose Chase Survivors if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Chase Survivors launched in 2023.
Chase Survivors vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Chase Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants 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. Chase Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Chase Survivors (84.6% 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 an Adventure and 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 Chase Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants 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
 Chase Survivors |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (26 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minicactus Games | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Chase Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Chase Survivors (84.6% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Chase Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Chase Survivors is Deck Playable, Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified.
Chase Survivors vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Chase Survivors or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Chase Survivors (2023) 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 Chase Survivors and Earl vs. the Mutants 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.