Choose Dynamite Alex
Choose Dynamite Alex if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dynamite Alex launched in 2016.
Dynamite Alex vs Battle Princess Madelyn
Dynamite Alex and Battle Princess Madelyn both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Dynamite Alex (2016) is 2 years older than Battle Princess Madelyn (2018). Dynamite Alex scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Battle Princess Madelyn (71.4% 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 Battle Princess Madelyn
Choose Battle Princess Madelyn if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Battle Princess Madelyn launched in 2018.
Both Dynamite Alex and Battle Princess Madelyn sit in Action and Indie 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
 Dynamite Alex |  Battle Princess Madelyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 71.4% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ryan Silberman | Causal Bit Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dynamite Alex (2016) is 2 years older than Battle Princess Madelyn (2018).
- Dynamite Alex scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Battle Princess Madelyn (71.4% positive).
- Dynamite Alex is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Battle Princess Madelyn (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Battle Princess Madelyn is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dynamite Alex has no Deck rating yet.
Dynamite Alex vs Battle Princess Madelyn — FAQ
- Should I play Dynamite Alex or Battle Princess Madelyn first?
- If you want chronology, Dynamite Alex (2016) came out before Battle Princess Madelyn (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 Dynamite Alex and Battle Princess Madelyn similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.