Choose Mu Complex
Choose Mu Complex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mu Complex launched in 2015.
Mu Complex vs Mainlining
Mu Complex and Mainlining both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mu Complex (2015) is 2 years older than Mainlining (2017). Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (Mu Complex: 114 reviews, Mainlining: 237). 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 Mainlining
Choose Mainlining if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mainlining launched in 2017.
Both Mu Complex and Mainlining sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.2% vs 76.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mu Complex |  Mainlining | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 1.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.2% positive (114 reviews) | 76.4% positive (237 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | studiocime | Rebelephant |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mu Complex (2015) is 2 years older than Mainlining (2017).
- Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (Mu Complex: 114 reviews, Mainlining: 237).
- Mainlining is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Mu Complex (1.29 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Mu Complex is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mainlining has no Deck rating yet.
Mu Complex vs Mainlining — FAQ
- Which is better, Mu Complex or Mainlining?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Mu Complex sits at 77.2% positive (114 reviews), Mainlining at 76.4% (237). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Mu Complex or Mainlining first?
- If you want chronology, Mu Complex (2015) came out before Mainlining (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 Mu Complex and Mainlining similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Mu Complex run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mu Complex is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mainlining doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.