Choose EX_Holics.exe
Choose EX_Holics.exe if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. EX_Holics.exe launched in 2023.
EX_Holics.exe vs Marathon
EX_Holics.exe and Marathon 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. EX_Holics.exe (2023) is 3 years older than Marathon (2026). EX_Holics.exe is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Marathon (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 Marathon
Choose Marathon if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 29,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both EX_Holics.exe and Marathon sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 EX_Holics.exe |  Marathon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 87.7% positive (29,474 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Gushala | Bungie |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- EX_Holics.exe (2023) is 3 years older than Marathon (2026).
- EX_Holics.exe is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Marathon (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Marathon is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; EX_Holics.exe has no Deck rating yet.
EX_Holics.exe vs Marathon — FAQ
- Should I play EX_Holics.exe or Marathon first?
- If you want chronology, EX_Holics.exe (2023) came out before Marathon (2026). 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 EX_Holics.exe and Marathon 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.