Choose Machine World 2
Choose Machine World 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Machine World 2 launched in 2017.
Machine World 2 vs BadLads
Machine World 2 and BadLads both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Machine World 2 (2017) is 3 years older than BadLads (2020). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Machine World 2 (49% 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 BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BadLads launched in 2020.
Both Machine World 2 and BadLads sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 Machine World 2 |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49% positive (153 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trino Games | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Machine World 2 (2017) is 3 years older than BadLads (2020).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Machine World 2 (49% positive).
- BadLads has co-op; Machine World 2 does not.
Machine World 2 vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Machine World 2 or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, Machine World 2 (2017) came out before BadLads (2020). 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 Machine World 2 and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Machine World 2 have multiplayer like BadLads?
- No. BadLads supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Machine World 2 is listed as single-player only.