Choose Thunder Wolves
Choose Thunder Wolves if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thunder Wolves launched in 2013.
Thunder Wolves vs Smells Like a Mushroom
Thunder Wolves and Smells Like a Mushroom both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Thunder Wolves (2013) is 11 years older than Smells Like a Mushroom (2024). Thunder Wolves is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Smells Like a Mushroom (1.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 Smells Like a Mushroom
Choose Smells Like a Mushroom if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smells Like a Mushroom launched in 2024.
Both Thunder Wolves and Smells Like a Mushroom sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Thunder Wolves |  Smells Like a Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (218 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Most Wanted Entertainment | Red Limb Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Thunder Wolves (2013) is 11 years older than Smells Like a Mushroom (2024).
- Thunder Wolves is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Smells Like a Mushroom (1.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Thunder Wolves is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Smells Like a Mushroom has no Deck rating yet.
Thunder Wolves vs Smells Like a Mushroom — FAQ
- Should I play Thunder Wolves or Smells Like a Mushroom first?
- If you want chronology, Thunder Wolves (2013) came out before Smells Like a Mushroom (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 Thunder Wolves and Smells Like a Mushroom similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 both Thunder Wolves and Smells Like a Mushroom have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Thunder Wolves ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Smells Like a Mushroom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Thunder Wolves run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thunder Wolves is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Smells Like a Mushroom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.