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MDK vs Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

MDK and Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered 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. MDK (2009) is 11 years older than Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered (2020). Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered scores higher on Steam reviews (90.1% positive) than MDK (78.6% 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 MDK

Choose MDK if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. MDK launched in 2009.

Choose Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

Choose Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.1% positive across 1,318 reviews.

Both MDK and Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered 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.

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MDK vs Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered — Steam metadata comparison
MDK — Steam game coverMDKGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered — Steam game coverGhostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
Released20092020
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews78.6% positive (192 reviews)90.1% positive (1,318 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShiny EntertainmentSaber Interactive

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MDK vs Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered — FAQ

Which is better, MDK or Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered?
On Steam reviews Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered scores higher (90.1% positive) than MDK (78.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play MDK or Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered first?
If you want chronology, MDK (2009) came out before Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered (2020). 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 MDK and Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered 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.
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