Choose MOTHERGUNSHIP
Choose MOTHERGUNSHIP if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MOTHERGUNSHIP launched in 2018.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Miner Gun Builder
MOTHERGUNSHIP and Miner Gun Builder both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) is 3 years older than Miner Gun Builder (2021). Miner Gun Builder scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than MOTHERGUNSHIP (78.7% 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 Miner Gun Builder
Choose Miner Gun Builder if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Miner Gun Builder launched in 2021.
Both MOTHERGUNSHIP and Miner Gun Builder sit in 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
 MOTHERGUNSHIP |  Miner Gun Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (858 reviews) | 84.6% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terrible Posture Games, Grip Digital | GermapurApps |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) is 3 years older than Miner Gun Builder (2021).
- Miner Gun Builder scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than MOTHERGUNSHIP (78.7% positive).
- Miner Gun Builder is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than MOTHERGUNSHIP (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- MOTHERGUNSHIP has co-op; Miner Gun Builder does not.
- Steam Deck: MOTHERGUNSHIP is Deck Verified, Miner Gun Builder is Deck Playable.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Miner Gun Builder — FAQ
- Should I play MOTHERGUNSHIP or Miner Gun Builder first?
- If you want chronology, MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) came out before Miner Gun Builder (2021). 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 MOTHERGUNSHIP and Miner Gun Builder similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Miner Gun Builder have multiplayer like MOTHERGUNSHIP?
- No. MOTHERGUNSHIP supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Miner Gun Builder is listed as single-player only.