Choose McPixel
Choose McPixel if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,368 Steam reviews back the pick.
McPixel vs Driftmoon
McPixel and Driftmoon 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 2 years older than Driftmoon (2014). Driftmoon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% 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 Driftmoon
Choose Driftmoon if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. Driftmoon launched in 2014.
Both McPixel and Driftmoon 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 |  Driftmoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (1,368 reviews) | 88.6% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sos Sosowski | Ville Mönkkönen, Anne Mönkkönen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- McPixel (2012) is 2 years older than Driftmoon (2014).
- Driftmoon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than McPixel (84.1% positive).
- McPixel is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Driftmoon (4.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- McPixel is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Driftmoon has no Deck rating yet.
McPixel vs Driftmoon — FAQ
- Should I play McPixel or Driftmoon first?
- If you want chronology, McPixel (2012) came out before Driftmoon (2014). 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 Driftmoon 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.
- Does McPixel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — McPixel is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Driftmoon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.