Choose Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Damocles Gaze
Earl vs. the Mutants and Damocles Gaze 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. Damocles Gaze (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Damocles Gaze (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Damocles Gaze
Choose Damocles Gaze if you want an Indie experience. Damocles Gaze launched in 2023.
Both Earl vs. the Mutants and Damocles Gaze 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 |  Damocles Gaze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falling State Inc. | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Damocles Gaze (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Damocles Gaze (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Damocles Gaze has no Deck rating yet.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Damocles Gaze — FAQ
- Should I play Earl vs. the Mutants or Damocles Gaze first?
- If you want chronology, Damocles Gaze (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 Damocles Gaze 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.
- Does Earl vs. the Mutants run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Earl vs. the Mutants is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Damocles Gaze doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.