Choose Samurai GUNN
Choose Samurai GUNN if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Samurai GUNN launched in 2013.
Samurai GUNN vs Cymatically Muffed
Samurai GUNN and Cymatically Muffed 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. Samurai GUNN (2013) is 7 years older than Cymatically Muffed (2020). Samurai GUNN is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Cymatically Muffed (4.99 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 Cymatically Muffed
Choose Cymatically Muffed if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cymatically Muffed launched in 2020.
Both Samurai GUNN and Cymatically Muffed sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Samurai GUNN |  Cymatically Muffed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (303 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Beau Blyth, Doseone | Kelsam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Samurai GUNN (2013) is 7 years older than Cymatically Muffed (2020).
- Samurai GUNN is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Cymatically Muffed (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Samurai GUNN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cymatically Muffed has no Deck rating yet.
Samurai GUNN vs Cymatically Muffed — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai GUNN or Cymatically Muffed first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai GUNN (2013) came out before Cymatically Muffed (2020). 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 Samurai GUNN and Cymatically Muffed 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 Samurai GUNN and Cymatically Muffed have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Samurai GUNN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Cymatically Muffed ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Samurai GUNN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samurai GUNN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cymatically Muffed doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.