Vulture for NetHack vs MidBoss
Vulture for NetHack and MidBoss both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Vulture for NetHack (2015) is 2 years older than MidBoss (2017). MidBoss scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Vulture for NetHack (74.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vulture for NetHack |  MidBoss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (147 reviews) | 84.9% positive (185 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DarkArts Studios | Kitsune Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Vulture for NetHack (2015) is 2 years older than MidBoss (2017).
- MidBoss scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Vulture for NetHack (74.1% positive).
- Vulture for NetHack is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than MidBoss (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- MidBoss is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vulture for NetHack has no Deck rating yet.
Vulture for NetHack vs MidBoss — FAQ
- Which is better, Vulture for NetHack or MidBoss?
- On Steam reviews MidBoss scores higher (84.9% positive) than Vulture for NetHack (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MidBoss is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vulture for NetHack or MidBoss first?
- If you want chronology, Vulture for NetHack (2015) came out before MidBoss (2017). 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 Vulture for NetHack and MidBoss similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.