Choose M.E.R.C. Genesis
Choose M.E.R.C. Genesis if you want a Casual experience. M.E.R.C. Genesis launched in 2023.
M.E.R.C. Genesis vs Trace Hunters
M.E.R.C. Genesis and Trace Hunters both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. M.E.R.C. Genesis (2023) is 1 year older than Trace Hunters (2024). Trace Hunters is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than M.E.R.C. Genesis (5.99 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 Trace Hunters
Choose Trace Hunters if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trace Hunters launched in 2024.
Both M.E.R.C. Genesis and Trace Hunters sit in Action, 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
 M.E.R.C. Genesis |  Trace Hunters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Evil Bunneh | Moon Mantis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- M.E.R.C. Genesis (2023) is 1 year older than Trace Hunters (2024).
- Trace Hunters is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than M.E.R.C. Genesis (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
M.E.R.C. Genesis vs Trace Hunters — FAQ
- Should I play M.E.R.C. Genesis or Trace Hunters first?
- If you want chronology, M.E.R.C. Genesis (2023) came out before Trace Hunters (2024). 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 M.E.R.C. Genesis and Trace Hunters similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.