Choose Mouthwashing
Choose Mouthwashing if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,705 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mouthwashing vs BRAINSHELL
Mouthwashing and BRAINSHELL both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mouthwashing (2024) is 2 years older than BRAINSHELL (2026). Mouthwashing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BRAINSHELL has no Deck rating yet. 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 BRAINSHELL
Choose BRAINSHELL if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. BRAINSHELL launched in 2026.
Both Mouthwashing and BRAINSHELL sit in Indie 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
 Mouthwashing |  BRAINSHELL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,705 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wrong Organ | BRAINSHELL Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mouthwashing (2024) is 2 years older than BRAINSHELL (2026).
- Mouthwashing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BRAINSHELL has no Deck rating yet.
Mouthwashing vs BRAINSHELL — FAQ
- Should I play Mouthwashing or BRAINSHELL first?
- If you want chronology, Mouthwashing (2024) came out before BRAINSHELL (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 Mouthwashing and BRAINSHELL similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Mouthwashing run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mouthwashing is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BRAINSHELL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.