Choose MamaShroom
Choose MamaShroom if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MamaShroom launched in 2023.
MamaShroom vs Arthur Loves Watermelon
MamaShroom and Arthur Loves Watermelon both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. MamaShroom (2023) is 2 years older than Arthur Loves Watermelon (2025). MamaShroom is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Arthur Loves Watermelon (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Arthur Loves Watermelon
Choose Arthur Loves Watermelon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Arthur Loves Watermelon launched in 2025.
Both MamaShroom and Arthur Loves Watermelon sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 MamaShroom |  Arthur Loves Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Josh Reaver | Oniria Works |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- MamaShroom (2023) is 2 years older than Arthur Loves Watermelon (2025).
- MamaShroom is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Arthur Loves Watermelon (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- MamaShroom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Arthur Loves Watermelon has no Deck rating yet.
MamaShroom vs Arthur Loves Watermelon — FAQ
- Should I play MamaShroom or Arthur Loves Watermelon first?
- If you want chronology, MamaShroom (2023) came out before Arthur Loves Watermelon (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 MamaShroom and Arthur Loves Watermelon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 MamaShroom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MamaShroom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Arthur Loves Watermelon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.