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MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Bot Hunter

MOTHERGUNSHIP and Bot Hunter 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. MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) is 7 years older than Bot Hunter (2025). Bot Hunter is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than MOTHERGUNSHIP (3.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 MOTHERGUNSHIP

Choose MOTHERGUNSHIP if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MOTHERGUNSHIP launched in 2018.

Choose Bot Hunter

Choose Bot Hunter if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bot Hunter launched in 2025.

Both MOTHERGUNSHIP and Bot Hunter 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

MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Bot Hunter — Steam metadata comparison
MOTHERGUNSHIP — Steam game coverMOTHERGUNSHIPBot Hunter — Steam game coverBot Hunter
Released20182025
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD3.49 USD
Steam reviews78.7% positive (858 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersTerrible Posture Games, Grip DigitalForge of Wonders

Side by side

MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Bot Hunter — FAQ

Should I play MOTHERGUNSHIP or Bot Hunter first?
If you want chronology, MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) came out before Bot Hunter (2025). 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 Bot Hunter 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.
Does Bot Hunter have multiplayer like MOTHERGUNSHIP?
No. MOTHERGUNSHIP supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bot Hunter is listed as single-player only.
Does MOTHERGUNSHIP run on Steam Deck?
Yes — MOTHERGUNSHIP is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bot Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Bot Hunter — Verdict (2026) · imho.run