Choose Escape Goat 2
Choose Escape Goat 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Escape Goat 2 launched in 2014.
Escape Goat 2 vs Mekabolt
Escape Goat 2 and Mekabolt both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Escape Goat 2 (2014) is 5 years older than Mekabolt (2019). Escape Goat 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% 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 Mekabolt
Choose Mekabolt if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mekabolt launched in 2019.
Both Escape Goat 2 and Mekabolt sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Escape Goat 2 |  Mekabolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (162 reviews) | 86.5% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MagicalTimeBean | Somepx |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Escape Goat 2 (2014) is 5 years older than Mekabolt (2019).
- Escape Goat 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% positive).
- Mekabolt is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Escape Goat 2 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Escape Goat 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mekabolt has no Deck rating yet.
Escape Goat 2 vs Mekabolt — FAQ
- Should I play Escape Goat 2 or Mekabolt first?
- If you want chronology, Escape Goat 2 (2014) came out before Mekabolt (2019). 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 Escape Goat 2 and Mekabolt similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Escape Goat 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Escape Goat 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mekabolt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.