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Mad Digger vs GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR

Mad Digger and GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Mad Digger (2017) is 1 year older than GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR (2018). GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Mad Digger (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 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 Mad Digger

Choose Mad Digger if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mad Digger launched in 2017.

Choose GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR

Choose GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR launched in 2018.

Both Mad Digger and GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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

Mad Digger vs GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR — Steam metadata comparison
Mad Digger — Steam game coverMad DiggerGLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR — Steam game coverGLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR
Released20172018
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD0.49 USD
Steam reviews63% positive (81 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBerezkaSnkl Studio

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Mad Digger vs GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR — FAQ

Should I play Mad Digger or GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR first?
If you want chronology, Mad Digger (2017) came out before GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR (2018). 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 Mad Digger and GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.
Mad Digger vs GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR — Verdict (2026) · imho.run