Choose Mulaka
Choose Mulaka if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mulaka launched in 2018.
Mulaka vs Demon Tides
Mulaka and Demon Tides both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Mulaka (2018) is 8 years older than Demon Tides (2026). Demon Tides scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Mulaka (87.3% 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 Demon Tides
Choose Demon Tides if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Demon Tides launched in 2026.
Both Mulaka and Demon Tides sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Mulaka |  Demon Tides | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (63 reviews) | 96.6% positive (589 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lienzo | Fabraz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mulaka (2018) is 8 years older than Demon Tides (2026).
- Demon Tides scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Mulaka (87.3% positive).
- Mulaka is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Demon Tides (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Demon Tides is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mulaka has no Deck rating yet.
Mulaka vs Demon Tides — FAQ
- Should I play Mulaka or Demon Tides first?
- If you want chronology, Mulaka (2018) came out before Demon Tides (2026). 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 Mulaka and Demon Tides similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.