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 Threshold Sector
MOTHERGUNSHIP and Threshold Sector 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 Threshold Sector (2025). Threshold Sector is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than MOTHERGUNSHIP (19.99 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 Threshold Sector
Choose Threshold Sector if you want a Sports and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Threshold Sector launched in 2025.
Both MOTHERGUNSHIP and Threshold Sector 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 |  Threshold Sector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (858 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terrible Posture Games, Grip Digital | CalamaroBlu |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) is 7 years older than Threshold Sector (2025).
- Threshold Sector is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than MOTHERGUNSHIP (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- MOTHERGUNSHIP has co-op; Threshold Sector does not.
- MOTHERGUNSHIP is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Threshold Sector has no Deck rating yet.
MOTHERGUNSHIP vs Threshold Sector — FAQ
- Should I play MOTHERGUNSHIP or Threshold Sector first?
- If you want chronology, MOTHERGUNSHIP (2018) came out before Threshold Sector (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 Threshold Sector 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 Threshold Sector have multiplayer like MOTHERGUNSHIP?
- No. MOTHERGUNSHIP supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Threshold Sector is listed as single-player only.
- Does MOTHERGUNSHIP run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MOTHERGUNSHIP is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Threshold Sector doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.