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Endzone - A World Apart vs Mermaid Colony

Endzone - A World Apart and Mermaid Colony both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Mermaid Colony (2019) is 2 years older than Endzone - A World Apart (2021). Endzone - A World Apart scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Mermaid Colony (52.6% 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 Endzone - A World Apart

Choose Endzone - A World Apart if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,338 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Mermaid Colony

Choose Mermaid Colony if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mermaid Colony launched in 2019.

Both Endzone - A World Apart and Mermaid Colony sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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

Endzone - A World Apart vs Mermaid Colony — Steam metadata comparison
Endzone - A World Apart — Steam game coverEndzone - A World ApartMermaid Colony — Steam game coverMermaid Colony
Released20212019
GenresStrategy, Indie, SimulationStrategy, Indie, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews76.1% positive (3,338 reviews)52.6% positive (19 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGentlymad StudiosM. Hanka

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Endzone - A World Apart vs Mermaid Colony — FAQ

Should I play Endzone - A World Apart or Mermaid Colony first?
If you want chronology, Mermaid Colony (2019) came out before Endzone - A World Apart (2021). 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 Endzone - A World Apart and Mermaid Colony similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Endzone - A World Apart run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Endzone - A World Apart is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mermaid Colony doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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