Bugsnax vs Mars Vice
Bugsnax and Mars Vice both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Bugsnax (2022) is 3 years older than Mars Vice (2025). Bugsnax scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mars Vice (96.6% 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
 Bugsnax |  Mars Vice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (6,563 reviews) | 96.6% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Young Horses | Rho Labyrinths GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Bugsnax (2022) is 3 years older than Mars Vice (2025).
- Bugsnax scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mars Vice (96.6% positive).
- Mars Vice is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bugsnax (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Bugsnax is Deck Verified, Mars Vice is Deck Playable.
Bugsnax vs Mars Vice — FAQ
- Should I play Bugsnax or Mars Vice first?
- If you want chronology, Bugsnax (2022) came out before Mars Vice (2025). 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 Bugsnax and Mars Vice similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.