Choose Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
Choose Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel launched in 1989.
Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel vs The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel and The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (1989) is 5 years older than The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (1994). Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (75% 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 The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
Choose The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition launched in 1994.
Both Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel and The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition sit in Adventure 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
 Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel |  The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (101 reviews) | 75% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (1989) is 5 years older than The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (1994).
- Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (75% positive).
- The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (1.79 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel vs The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel or The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (1989) came out before The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition (1994). 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 Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel and The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.