Rank 01Games like MDK
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked MDK also play
The closest matches to MDK: MDK 2, MDK2 HD, Alien Breed: Impact, Dead Space (2008), and Zombie Army Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Destroy All Humans!
Why this: Same retro mood as MDK.
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- Released: 2009
- Developer: Shiny Entertainment
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 79% of 192 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Blends humor and horror
- Memorable soundtrack
- Short but intense gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Funny
- Retro
More games like MDK, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to MDK
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Earthworm Jim
Why this: Same funny mood as MDK.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below MDK at current Steam store prices.
Intrusion 2
Why this: Shares run and gun with MDK.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
Why this: Same retro mood as MDK.
Orcs Must Die! 2
Why this: Same funny mood as MDK.
Orange Cast: Sci-Fi Space Action Game
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as MDK.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dead Space (2008)
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as MDK.
Destroy All Humans!
Why this: Same retro mood as MDK.
More from Shiny Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Shiny Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Sacrifice
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as MDK.
About MDK
The closest matches to MDK: MDK 2, MDK2 HD, Alien Breed: Impact, Dead Space (2008), and Zombie Army Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If MDK is your kind of game, the closest matches are MDK 2, MDK2 HD and Alien Breed: Impact — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, funny and retro, and single out its arena shooting and gadget collection. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About MDK: ON A GOOD DAY, ONLY 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE WILL DIE. As vast alien mining cities suck the power and minerals from every major metropolis on Earth simultaneously, time is of the essence as millions of civilians are expiring by the second.
Is MDK worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 192 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Blends humor and horror
- Memorable soundtrack
- Short but intense gameplay
- Surreal visuals hook players
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Not sure why this has so many positive reviews, this port is straight up garbage. It's almost impossible to get this game working properly without experiencing bugs and crashes. The "fan patch" doesn't even work. Great game, Horrible port.”
“Steam version is broken and even with the glide patch the game constantly crashes. I cannot pass the corridor on the fifth level. So disappointing.”
People who play it also play: MDK 2, MDK2 HD, Alien Breed: Impact
Frequently asked about MDK
Can I run it?
Does MDK run on Steam Deck?
MDK is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does MDK cost?
MDK is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to MDK?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside MDK are MDK 2, MDK2 HD, Alien Breed: Impact.
Who developed MDK?
MDK was developed by Shiny Entertainment.