Choose Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Choose Post Apocalyptic Mayhem if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Post Apocalyptic Mayhem launched in 2011.
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem vs PAKO 3
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem and PAKO 3 both land in Action, Racing 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 Action, Racing on Steam. Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011) is 13 years older than PAKO 3 (2024). Post Apocalyptic Mayhem scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than PAKO 3 (58.3% 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 PAKO 3
Choose PAKO 3 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. PAKO 3 launched in 2024.
Both Post Apocalyptic Mayhem and PAKO 3 sit in Action and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem |  PAKO 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Racing | Action, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (320 reviews) | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Monkeys | Tree Men Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Racing on Steam.
- Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011) is 13 years older than PAKO 3 (2024).
- Post Apocalyptic Mayhem scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than PAKO 3 (58.3% positive).
- PAKO 3 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem vs PAKO 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Post Apocalyptic Mayhem or PAKO 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Post Apocalyptic Mayhem (2011) came out before PAKO 3 (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 Post Apocalyptic Mayhem and PAKO 3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Racing 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 PAKO 3 have multiplayer like Post Apocalyptic Mayhem?
- No. Post Apocalyptic Mayhem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PAKO 3 is listed as single-player only.