Choose Agents of Mayhem
Choose Agents of Mayhem if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,804 Steam reviews back the pick.
Agents of Mayhem vs ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE
Agents of Mayhem and ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Agents of Mayhem (2017) is 2 years older than ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE (2019). ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Agents of Mayhem (60.3% 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 ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE
Choose ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.7% positive across 850 reviews.
Both Agents of Mayhem and ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE sit in Action 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
 Agents of Mayhem |  ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.3% positive (1,804 reviews) | 92.7% positive (850 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Deep Silver Volition | Magnolia Art |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Agents of Mayhem (2017) is 2 years older than ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE (2019).
- ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Agents of Mayhem (60.3% positive).
- ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Agents of Mayhem (0.59 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE has co-op; Agents of Mayhem does not.
- Steam Deck: Agents of Mayhem is Deck Unsupported, ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE is Deck Playable.
Agents of Mayhem vs ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE — FAQ
- Which is better, Agents of Mayhem or ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE?
- On Steam reviews ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE scores higher (92.7% positive) than Agents of Mayhem (60.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Agents of Mayhem or ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE first?
- If you want chronology, Agents of Mayhem (2017) came out before ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE (2019). 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 Agents of Mayhem and ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Agents of Mayhem have multiplayer like ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE?
- No. ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Agents of Mayhem is listed as single-player only.