Choose Mad Max
Choose Mad Max if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 26,206 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mad Max vs FUMES
Mad Max and FUMES both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Mad Max (2015) is 10 years older than FUMES (2025). FUMES scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mad Max (91.4% 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 FUMES
Choose FUMES if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 1,429 reviews.
Both Mad Max and FUMES sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Mad Max |  FUMES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (26,206 reviews) | 96.9% positive (1,429 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Avalanche Studios | FUMES team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mad Max (2015) is 10 years older than FUMES (2025).
- FUMES scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mad Max (91.4% positive).
- FUMES is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mad Max (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mad Max is Deck Verified, FUMES is Deck Playable.
Mad Max vs FUMES — FAQ
- Which is better, Mad Max or FUMES?
- On Steam reviews FUMES scores higher (96.9% positive) than Mad Max (91.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, FUMES is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mad Max or FUMES first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Max (2015) came out before FUMES (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 Mad Max and FUMES similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.