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.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Breakout
MOTHERGUNSHIP and Breakout 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 Breakout (2025). Breakout scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Breakout
Choose Breakout if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Breakout launched in 2025.
Both MOTHERGUNSHIP and Breakout 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 |  Breakout | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (858 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terrible Posture Games, Grip Digital | Willomena |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) is 7 years older than Breakout (2025).
- Breakout scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than MOTHERGUNSHIP (78.7% positive).
- Breakout is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than MOTHERGUNSHIP (4.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- MOTHERGUNSHIP has co-op; Breakout does not.
- MOTHERGUNSHIP is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Breakout has no Deck rating yet.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Breakout — FAQ
- Should I play MOTHERGUNSHIP or Breakout first?
- If you want chronology, MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) came out before Breakout (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 Breakout 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 Breakout have multiplayer like MOTHERGUNSHIP?
- No. MOTHERGUNSHIP supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Breakout is listed as single-player only.
- Does MOTHERGUNSHIP run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MOTHERGUNSHIP is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Breakout doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.