Choose Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Mars Survivors
Earl vs. the Mutants and Mars Survivors 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. Mars Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mars Survivors (63.2% 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 Mars Survivors
Choose Mars Survivors if you want an Indie experience. Mars Survivors launched in 2023.
Both Earl vs. the Mutants and Mars Survivors sit in Action 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
 Earl vs. the Mutants |  Mars Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falling State Inc. | Leguas Intrepidas |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mars Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mars Survivors (63.2% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mars Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Mars Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Earl vs. the Mutants or Mars Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Survivors (2023) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). 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 Earl vs. the Mutants and Mars Survivors 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.
- Do Earl vs. the Mutants and Mars Survivors both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.