Choose Apocalipsis
Choose Apocalipsis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Apocalipsis launched in 2018.
Apocalipsis vs Plague M.D.
Apocalipsis and Plague M.D. both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Apocalipsis (2018) is 2 years older than Plague M.D. (2020). Plague M.D. scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than Apocalipsis (66.9% 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 Plague M.D.
Choose Plague M.D. if you want a Simulation experience. Plague M.D. launched in 2020.
Both Apocalipsis and Plague M.D. sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Apocalipsis |  Plague M.D. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (127 reviews) | 73.7% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Punch Punk Games | CosCom Art Group |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Apocalipsis (2018) is 2 years older than Plague M.D. (2020).
- Plague M.D. scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than Apocalipsis (66.9% positive).
- Plague M.D. is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Apocalipsis (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Apocalipsis vs Plague M.D. — FAQ
- Should I play Apocalipsis or Plague M.D. first?
- If you want chronology, Apocalipsis (2018) came out before Plague M.D. (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 Apocalipsis and Plague M.D. similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.