Super Meat Boy vs GLADIUM
Super Meat Boy and GLADIUM sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Super Meat Boy (2010) is 11 years older than GLADIUM (2021). Super Meat Boy scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than GLADIUM (72.7% positive). GLADIUM is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Super Meat Boy (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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
 Super Meat Boy |  GLADIUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (13,383 reviews) | 72.7% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Meat | Eirik Wiklund |
Side by side
- Super Meat Boy (2010) is 11 years older than GLADIUM (2021).
- Super Meat Boy scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than GLADIUM (72.7% positive).
- GLADIUM is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Super Meat Boy (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Super Meat Boy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GLADIUM has no Deck rating yet.
Super Meat Boy vs GLADIUM — FAQ
- Should I play Super Meat Boy or GLADIUM first?
- If you want chronology, Super Meat Boy (2010) came out before GLADIUM (2021). 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.
- Does Super Meat Boy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Meat Boy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GLADIUM doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.