Choose Mushroom Quest
Choose Mushroom Quest if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mushroom Quest launched in 2018.
Mushroom Quest vs SokoPenguin
Mushroom Quest and SokoPenguin both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Mushroom Quest (2018) is 6 years older than SokoPenguin (2024). SokoPenguin scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Mushroom Quest (85.3% 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 SokoPenguin
Choose SokoPenguin if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SokoPenguin launched in 2024.
Both Mushroom Quest and SokoPenguin sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Mushroom Quest |  SokoPenguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Islands Team | Vergiu |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mushroom Quest (2018) is 6 years older than SokoPenguin (2024).
- SokoPenguin scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Mushroom Quest (85.3% positive).
- SokoPenguin is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mushroom Quest (1.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Mushroom Quest vs SokoPenguin — FAQ
- Should I play Mushroom Quest or SokoPenguin first?
- If you want chronology, Mushroom Quest (2018) came out before SokoPenguin (2024). 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 Mushroom Quest and SokoPenguin similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.