Choose The Pedestrian
Choose The Pedestrian if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,546 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Pedestrian vs Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library
The Pedestrian and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Pedestrian (2020) is 4 years older than Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (2024). Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Pedestrian (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library
Choose Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library launched in 2024.
Both The Pedestrian and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library sit in Indie and Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Pedestrian |  Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (2,546 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skookum Arts | WallyDog Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Pedestrian (2020) is 4 years older than Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (2024).
- Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Pedestrian (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Pedestrian is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library has no Deck rating yet.
The Pedestrian vs Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library — FAQ
- Should I play The Pedestrian or Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library first?
- If you want chronology, The Pedestrian (2020) came out before Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library (2024). 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 The Pedestrian and Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 The Pedestrian run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Pedestrian is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dr Muddles and the Cursed Library doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.