Choose Into the M.A.W.
Choose Into the M.A.W. if you want a Strategy experience. Into the M.A.W. launched in 2025.
Into the M.A.W. vs Horde Beyond
Into the M.A.W. and Horde Beyond both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Into the M.A.W. (2025) is 1 year older than Horde Beyond (2026). Horde Beyond is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Into the M.A.W. (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Horde Beyond
Choose Horde Beyond if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. Horde Beyond launched in 2026.
Both Into the M.A.W. and Horde Beyond sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Into the M.A.W. |  Horde Beyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Moonrise Studios | Confident Media Group |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Into the M.A.W. (2025) is 1 year older than Horde Beyond (2026).
- Horde Beyond is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Into the M.A.W. (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Into the M.A.W. vs Horde Beyond — FAQ
- Should I play Into the M.A.W. or Horde Beyond first?
- If you want chronology, Into the M.A.W. (2025) came out before Horde Beyond (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 Into the M.A.W. and Horde Beyond similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Do both Into the M.A.W. and Horde Beyond have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Into the M.A.W. ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Horde Beyond ships Online Co-op, Co-op.