Choose Machick
Choose Machick if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Machick launched in 2024.
Machick vs Bound Survivor
Machick and Bound Survivor 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. Machick (2024) is 1 year older than Bound Survivor (2025). Bound Survivor is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Machick (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Bound Survivor
Choose Bound Survivor if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bound Survivor launched in 2025.
Both Machick and Bound Survivor 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
 Machick |  Bound Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (96 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deadpixel | Gorilla Sip |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Machick (2024) is 1 year older than Bound Survivor (2025).
- Bound Survivor is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Machick (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Machick is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bound Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
Machick vs Bound Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Machick or Bound Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Machick (2024) came out before Bound Survivor (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 Machick and Bound Survivor 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.
- Does Machick run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Machick is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bound Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.