Choose Mech Builder
Choose Mech Builder if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Mech Builder launched in 2024.
Mech Builder vs New Science
Mech Builder and New Science both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Mech Builder (2024) is 2 years older than New Science (2026). New Science is free; Mech Builder is paid (9.99 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 New Science
Choose New Science if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Casual game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. New Science launched in 2026.
Both Mech Builder and New Science sit in Indie 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
 Mech Builder |  New Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (372 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Don Pachi | Agapo Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Mech Builder (2024) is 2 years older than New Science (2026).
- New Science is free; Mech Builder is paid (9.99 USD).
- New Science has co-op; Mech Builder does not.
- Mech Builder is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; New Science has no Deck rating yet.
Mech Builder vs New Science — FAQ
- Should I play Mech Builder or New Science first?
- If you want chronology, Mech Builder (2024) came out before New Science (2026). 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 Mech Builder and New Science similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Mech Builder have multiplayer like New Science?
- No. New Science supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Mech Builder is listed as single-player only.
- Is New Science free?
- Yes — New Science is a free-to-play Steam title. Mech Builder is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Mech Builder run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mech Builder is rated Deck Playable by Valve. New Science doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.