Choose Bad Caterpillar
Choose Bad Caterpillar if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bad Caterpillar launched in 2016.
Bad Caterpillar vs Space Toads Mayhem
Bad Caterpillar and Space Toads Mayhem 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. Bad Caterpillar (2016) is 2 years older than Space Toads Mayhem (2018). Bad Caterpillar is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Space Toads Mayhem (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Space Toads Mayhem
Choose Space Toads Mayhem if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Toads Mayhem launched in 2018.
Both Bad Caterpillar and Space Toads Mayhem sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Bad Caterpillar |  Space Toads Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fun Infused Games | LimeVibe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Bad Caterpillar (2016) is 2 years older than Space Toads Mayhem (2018).
- Bad Caterpillar is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Space Toads Mayhem (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Bad Caterpillar is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Toads Mayhem has no Deck rating yet.
Bad Caterpillar vs Space Toads Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play Bad Caterpillar or Space Toads Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Caterpillar (2016) came out before Space Toads Mayhem (2018). 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 Bad Caterpillar and Space Toads Mayhem 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.
- Does Bad Caterpillar run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bad Caterpillar is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Toads Mayhem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.