Choose Recursion Deluxe
Choose Recursion Deluxe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Recursion Deluxe launched in 2016.
Recursion Deluxe vs Mekabolt
Recursion Deluxe and Mekabolt both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Recursion Deluxe (2016) is 3 years older than Mekabolt (2019). Recursion Deluxe scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% 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 Mekabolt
Choose Mekabolt if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mekabolt launched in 2019.
Both Recursion Deluxe and Mekabolt sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.5% vs 86.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Recursion Deluxe |  Mekabolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | 86.5% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 2D Heroes, Ursa Games | Somepx |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Recursion Deluxe (2016) is 3 years older than Mekabolt (2019).
- Recursion Deluxe scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Mekabolt (86.5% positive).
- Mekabolt is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Recursion Deluxe (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Recursion Deluxe vs Mekabolt — FAQ
- Should I play Recursion Deluxe or Mekabolt first?
- If you want chronology, Recursion Deluxe (2016) came out before Mekabolt (2019). 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 Recursion Deluxe and Mekabolt similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.