Choose Explodemon
Choose Explodemon if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Explodemon launched in 2014.
Explodemon vs Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Explodemon and Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) 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. Explodemon (2014) is 2 years older than Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016). Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Explodemon (64.3% 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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Choose Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) launched in 2016.
Both Explodemon and Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Explodemon |  Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.34 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (28 reviews) | 91.4% positive (140 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Curve Studios | Locomalito, Gryzor87 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Explodemon (2014) is 2 years older than Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016).
- Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Explodemon (64.3% positive).
- Explodemon is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (1.34 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Explodemon has no Deck rating yet.
Explodemon vs Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) — FAQ
- Should I play Explodemon or Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) first?
- If you want chronology, Explodemon (2014) came out before Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016). 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 Explodemon and Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) 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.