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 Butcher of the North
Mouthwashing and Butcher of the North 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 1 year older than Butcher of the North (2025). Mouthwashing scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Butcher of the North (85.3% positive). 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 Butcher of the North
Choose Butcher of the North if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Butcher of the North launched in 2025.
Both Mouthwashing and Butcher of the North 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 |  Butcher of the North | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,705 reviews) | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wrong Organ | Admia |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mouthwashing (2024) is 1 year older than Butcher of the North (2025).
- Mouthwashing scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Butcher of the North (85.3% positive).
- Butcher of the North is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Mouthwashing (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Mouthwashing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Butcher of the North has no Deck rating yet.
Mouthwashing vs Butcher of the North — FAQ
- Should I play Mouthwashing or Butcher of the North first?
- If you want chronology, Mouthwashing (2024) came out before Butcher of the North (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 Mouthwashing and Butcher of the North 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. Butcher of the North doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.