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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness |  Beacon Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) | 96.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Sinomod Studios | Shapes and Dreams, BrutalHack |
Side by side
- 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).
- Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Beacon Patrol (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Beacon Patrol has co-op; Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness does not.
- Beacon Patrol is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Roxy Raccoon's Mancala Madness has no Deck rating yet.
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.