Choose McPixel
Choose McPixel if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,368 Steam reviews back the pick.
McPixel vs The Padre
McPixel and The Padre both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. McPixel (2012) is 7 years older than The Padre (2019). McPixel scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than The Padre (64.7% 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 The Padre
Choose The Padre if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Padre launched in 2019.
Both McPixel and The Padre sit in Action, 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 |  The Padre | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (1,368 reviews) | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sos Sosowski | Shotgun with Glitters |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- McPixel (2012) is 7 years older than The Padre (2019).
- McPixel scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than The Padre (64.7% positive).
- McPixel is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Padre (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
McPixel vs The Padre — FAQ
- Should I play McPixel or The Padre first?
- If you want chronology, McPixel (2012) came out before The Padre (2019). 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 The Padre similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.