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Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness vs Beacon Patrol

Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness and Beacon Patrol both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness (2023) is 2 years older than Beacon Patrol (2025). Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Beacon Patrol (96.9% 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 Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness

Choose Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness launched in 2023.

Choose Beacon Patrol

Choose Beacon Patrol if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Save Anytime, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Beacon Patrol launched in 2025.

Both Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness and Beacon Patrol sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Color Alternatives, 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.

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Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness vs Beacon Patrol — Steam metadata comparison
Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness — Steam game coverRoxy Raccoon's Mancala MadnessBeacon Patrol — Steam game coverBeacon Patrol
Released20232025
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (14 reviews)96.9% positive (32 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSinomod StudiosShapes and Dreams, BrutalHack

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Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness vs Beacon Patrol — FAQ

Should I play Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness or Beacon Patrol first?
If you want chronology, Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness (2023) came out before Beacon Patrol (2025). 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 Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness and Beacon Patrol similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.
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