Choose Mundaun
Choose Mundaun if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mundaun launched in 2021.
Mundaun vs Ikai
Mundaun and Ikai 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. Mundaun (2021) is 1 year older than Ikai (2022). Mundaun scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Ikai (80% 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 Ikai
Choose Ikai if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ikai launched in 2022.
Both Mundaun and Ikai sit in Indie 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
 Mundaun |  Ikai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (894 reviews) | 80% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hidden Fields | Endflame |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mundaun (2021) is 1 year older than Ikai (2022).
- Mundaun scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Ikai (80% positive).
- Ikai is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mundaun (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mundaun is Deck Verified, Ikai is Deck Playable.
Mundaun vs Ikai — FAQ
- Should I play Mundaun or Ikai first?
- If you want chronology, Mundaun (2021) came out before Ikai (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 Mundaun and Ikai 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.