Choose Void Bastards
Choose Void Bastards if you want a Strategy experience. 2,719 Steam reviews back the pick.
Void Bastards vs MECH PUNK
Void Bastards and MECH PUNK 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. Void Bastards (2019) is 4 years older than MECH PUNK (2023). Void Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than MECH PUNK (72% 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 MECH PUNK
Choose MECH PUNK if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. MECH PUNK launched in 2023.
Both Void Bastards and MECH PUNK sit in Action 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
 Void Bastards |  MECH PUNK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (2,719 reviews) | 72% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Manchu | Mr. Pink |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Void Bastards (2019) is 4 years older than MECH PUNK (2023).
- Void Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than MECH PUNK (72% positive).
- MECH PUNK is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Void Bastards (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Void Bastards is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MECH PUNK has no Deck rating yet.
Void Bastards vs MECH PUNK — FAQ
- Should I play Void Bastards or MECH PUNK first?
- If you want chronology, Void Bastards (2019) came out before MECH PUNK (2023). 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 Void Bastards and MECH PUNK 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.
- Does Void Bastards run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Void Bastards is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MECH PUNK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.