Choose Kalaban
Choose Kalaban if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kalaban launched in 2016.
Kalaban vs The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule
Kalaban and The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kalaban (2016) is 7 years older than The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule (2023). The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Kalaban (54.2% 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 The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule
Choose The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule launched in 2023.
Both Kalaban and The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule sit in Action, 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
 Kalaban |  The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.2% positive (24 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rayhouse Productions, GameRealmMadness | Robert Maners |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kalaban (2016) is 7 years older than The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule (2023).
- The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Kalaban (54.2% positive).
- The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Kalaban (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Kalaban vs The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule — FAQ
- Should I play Kalaban or The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule first?
- If you want chronology, Kalaban (2016) came out before The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule (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 Kalaban and The Adventures of Mr. Willickers the Rotting Mule similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.