Choose Nuclear Throne
Choose Nuclear Throne if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nuclear Throne vs Mullet Hell
Nuclear Throne and Mullet Hell 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. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 8 years older than Mullet Hell (2023). Mullet Hell is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (0.59 USD vs. 11.99 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 Mullet Hell
Choose Mullet Hell if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mullet Hell launched in 2023.
Both Nuclear Throne and Mullet Hell 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
 Nuclear Throne |  Mullet Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (9,705 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Vlambeer | 1up Indie, Leo Dawn |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nuclear Throne (2015) is 8 years older than Mullet Hell (2023).
- Mullet Hell is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (0.59 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nuclear Throne is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mullet Hell has no Deck rating yet.
Nuclear Throne vs Mullet Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Nuclear Throne or Mullet Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before Mullet Hell (2023). 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 Nuclear Throne and Mullet Hell 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 Nuclear Throne and Mullet Hell have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Throne ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Mullet Hell ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Nuclear Throne run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nuclear Throne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mullet Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.