Choose X-Mutation
Choose X-Mutation if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. X-Mutation launched in 2024.
X-Mutation vs POOBO
X-Mutation and POOBO both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. X-Mutation (2024) is 1 year older than POOBO (2025). POOBO is free; X-Mutation is paid (11.99 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 POOBO
Choose POOBO if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. POOBO launched in 2025.
Both X-Mutation and POOBO sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 X-Mutation |  POOBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ProjectX | Merlot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- X-Mutation (2024) is 1 year older than POOBO (2025).
- POOBO is free; X-Mutation is paid (11.99 USD).
- X-Mutation is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; POOBO has no Deck rating yet.
X-Mutation vs POOBO — FAQ
- Should I play X-Mutation or POOBO first?
- If you want chronology, X-Mutation (2024) came out before POOBO (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 X-Mutation and POOBO similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Is POOBO free?
- Yes — POOBO is a free-to-play Steam title. X-Mutation is paid (11.99 USD).
- Does X-Mutation run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — X-Mutation is rated Deck Playable by Valve. POOBO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.