Mad Sector vs CULTIC
Mad Sector and CULTIC both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Mad Sector (2017) is 5 years older than CULTIC (2022). CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Mad Sector (43.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mad Sector |  CULTIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.8% positive (16 reviews) | 97.5% positive (6,082 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | REKWARE | Jasozz Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Mad Sector (2017) is 5 years older than CULTIC (2022).
- CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Mad Sector (43.8% positive).
- Mad Sector is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than CULTIC (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- CULTIC is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mad Sector has no Deck rating yet.
Mad Sector vs CULTIC — FAQ
- Should I play Mad Sector or CULTIC first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Sector (2017) came out before CULTIC (2022). 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 Sector and CULTIC similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.