Choose My Friend Pedro
Choose My Friend Pedro if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,056 Steam reviews back the pick.
My Friend Pedro vs Madshot
My Friend Pedro and Madshot both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. My Friend Pedro (2019) is 4 years older than Madshot (2023). My Friend Pedro scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Madshot (79.1% 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 Madshot
Choose Madshot if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. Madshot launched in 2023.
Both My Friend Pedro and Madshot sit in Action 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
 My Friend Pedro |  Madshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,056 reviews) | 79.1% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DeadToast Entertainment | Overflow |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- My Friend Pedro (2019) is 4 years older than Madshot (2023).
- My Friend Pedro scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Madshot (79.1% positive).
- Madshot is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than My Friend Pedro (6.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: My Friend Pedro is Deck Verified, Madshot is Deck Playable.
My Friend Pedro vs Madshot — FAQ
- Should I play My Friend Pedro or Madshot first?
- If you want chronology, My Friend Pedro (2019) came out before Madshot (2023). 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 My Friend Pedro and Madshot similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.