Choose Space Mayhem
Choose Space Mayhem if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mayhem launched in 2019.
Space Mayhem vs Cat Gunner
Space Mayhem and Cat Gunner both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Space Mayhem (2019) is 6 years older than Cat Gunner (2025). Space Mayhem is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Cat Gunner (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Cat Gunner
Choose Cat Gunner if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cat Gunner launched in 2025.
Both Space Mayhem and Cat Gunner sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Space Mayhem |  Cat Gunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (19 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chronic Vagrant | InfiniteFlopz Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Space Mayhem (2019) is 6 years older than Cat Gunner (2025).
- Space Mayhem is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Cat Gunner (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Space Mayhem vs Cat Gunner — FAQ
- Should I play Space Mayhem or Cat Gunner first?
- If you want chronology, Space Mayhem (2019) came out before Cat Gunner (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 Space Mayhem and Cat Gunner similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.