Choose McPixel
Choose McPixel if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,368 Steam reviews back the pick.
McPixel vs McPixel 3
McPixel and McPixel 3 both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. McPixel (2012) is 10 years older than McPixel 3 (2022). McPixel 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than McPixel (84.1% 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 McPixel 3
Choose McPixel 3 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 410 reviews.
Both McPixel and McPixel 3 sit in Indie 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
 McPixel |  McPixel 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (1,368 reviews) | 96.8% positive (410 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sos Sosowski | Sos Sosowski |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- McPixel (2012) is 10 years older than McPixel 3 (2022).
- McPixel 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than McPixel (84.1% positive).
- McPixel is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than McPixel 3 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: McPixel is Deck Playable, McPixel 3 is Deck Verified.
McPixel vs McPixel 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, McPixel or McPixel 3?
- On Steam reviews McPixel 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than McPixel (84.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, McPixel 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play McPixel or McPixel 3 first?
- If you want chronology, McPixel (2012) came out before McPixel 3 (2022). 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 McPixel and McPixel 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.