Choose McDROID
Choose McDROID if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. McDROID launched in 2014.
McDROID vs Cosmic Robots
McDROID and Cosmic Robots both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. McDROID (2014) is 12 years older than Cosmic Robots (2026). Cosmic Robots is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than McDROID (5.09 USD vs. 9.99 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 Cosmic Robots
Choose Cosmic Robots if you want a Simulation and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmic Robots launched in 2026.
Both McDROID and Cosmic Robots sit in Action and Strategy 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
 McDROID |  Cosmic Robots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.8% positive (76 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elefantopia | Aniode |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- McDROID (2014) is 12 years older than Cosmic Robots (2026).
- Cosmic Robots is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than McDROID (5.09 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- McDROID is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cosmic Robots has no Deck rating yet.
McDROID vs Cosmic Robots — FAQ
- Should I play McDROID or Cosmic Robots first?
- If you want chronology, McDROID (2014) came out before Cosmic Robots (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 McDROID and Cosmic Robots similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 McDROID run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — McDROID is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cosmic Robots doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.