Choose Mad Games Tycoon
Choose Mad Games Tycoon if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,286 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mad Games Tycoon vs Mad Games Tycoon 2
Mad Games Tycoon and Mad Games Tycoon 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Mad Games Tycoon (2016) is 7 years older than Mad Games Tycoon 2 (2023). Mad Games Tycoon 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mad Games Tycoon (88.9% 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 Mad Games Tycoon 2
Choose Mad Games Tycoon 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 2,148 reviews.
Both Mad Games Tycoon and Mad Games Tycoon 2 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Mad Games Tycoon |  Mad Games Tycoon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (1,286 reviews) | 93.3% positive (2,148 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Eggcode | Eggcode |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mad Games Tycoon (2016) is 7 years older than Mad Games Tycoon 2 (2023).
- Mad Games Tycoon 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Mad Games Tycoon (88.9% positive).
- Mad Games Tycoon is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mad Games Tycoon 2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Mad Games Tycoon vs Mad Games Tycoon 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Mad Games Tycoon or Mad Games Tycoon 2?
- On Steam reviews Mad Games Tycoon 2 scores higher (93.3% positive) than Mad Games Tycoon (88.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mad Games Tycoon 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mad Games Tycoon or Mad Games Tycoon 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Games Tycoon (2016) came out before Mad Games Tycoon 2 (2023). 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 Mad Games Tycoon and Mad Games Tycoon 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Mad Games Tycoon have multiplayer like Mad Games Tycoon 2?
- No. Mad Games Tycoon 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Mad Games Tycoon is listed as single-player only.