Choose Mushroom Wars
Choose Mushroom Wars if you want an Action and Indie game with Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mushroom Wars launched in 2016.
Mushroom Wars vs D.O.T. Defence
Mushroom Wars and D.O.T. Defence both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Mushroom Wars (2016) is 9 years older than D.O.T. Defence (2025). D.O.T. Defence scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Mushroom Wars (78.5% 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 D.O.T. Defence
Choose D.O.T. Defence if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. D.O.T. Defence launched in 2025.
Both Mushroom Wars and D.O.T. Defence sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mushroom Wars |  D.O.T. Defence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (158 reviews) | 94.8% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zillion Whales, Creat Studios | Rattleaxe Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Mushroom Wars (2016) is 9 years older than D.O.T. Defence (2025).
- D.O.T. Defence scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Mushroom Wars (78.5% positive).
- Mushroom Wars is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than D.O.T. Defence (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- D.O.T. Defence has co-op; Mushroom Wars does not.
- Steam Deck: Mushroom Wars is Deck Playable, D.O.T. Defence is Deck Verified.
Mushroom Wars vs D.O.T. Defence — FAQ
- Should I play Mushroom Wars or D.O.T. Defence first?
- If you want chronology, Mushroom Wars (2016) came out before D.O.T. Defence (2025). 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 Mushroom Wars and D.O.T. Defence similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.