Choose Mr. Pumpkin Adventure
Choose Mr. Pumpkin Adventure if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mr. Pumpkin Adventure launched in 2016.
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure vs ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure and ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe 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. Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (2016) is 4 years older than ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe (2020). ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (67.5% 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 ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe
Choose ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe launched in 2020.
Both Mr. Pumpkin Adventure and ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe 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
 Mr. Pumpkin Adventure |  ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.5% positive (40 reviews) | 76.5% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cotton Game | Cotton Game |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (2016) is 4 years older than ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe (2020).
- ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (67.5% positive).
- ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure vs ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe — FAQ
- Should I play Mr. Pumpkin Adventure or ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe first?
- If you want chronology, Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (2016) came out before ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe (2020). 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 Mr. Pumpkin Adventure and ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe 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.