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 Apocalypter
Mad Max and Apocalypter 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 11 years older than Apocalypter (2026). Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Mad Max: 26,206 reviews, Apocalypter: 682). 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 Apocalypter
Choose Apocalypter if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apocalypter launched in 2026.
Both Mad Max and Apocalypter sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.4% vs 90.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mad Max |  Apocalypter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (26,206 reviews) | 90.9% positive (682 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Avalanche Studios | SawyerK Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mad Max (2015) is 11 years older than Apocalypter (2026).
- Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Mad Max: 26,206 reviews, Apocalypter: 682).
- Apocalypter is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mad Max (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Mad Max is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Apocalypter has no Deck rating yet.
Mad Max vs Apocalypter — FAQ
- Which is better, Mad Max or Apocalypter?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Mad Max sits at 91.4% positive (26,206 reviews), Apocalypter at 90.9% (682). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Mad Max or Apocalypter first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Max (2015) came out before Apocalypter (2026). 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 Apocalypter 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.
- Does Mad Max run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mad Max is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apocalypter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.