Choose Game Soup
Choose Game Soup if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Game Soup launched in 2019.
Game Soup vs Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
Game Soup and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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. Game Soup (2019) is 4 years older than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2023). Game Soup scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (50% 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 Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
Choose Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine launched in 2023.
Both Game Soup and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine sit in Action, 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
 Game Soup |  Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (89 reviews) | 50% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Soup LLC | Headup |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Game Soup (2019) is 4 years older than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2023).
- Game Soup scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (50% positive).
- Game Soup is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Game Soup has no Deck rating yet.
Game Soup vs Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine — FAQ
- Should I play Game Soup or Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Game Soup (2019) came out before Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (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 Game Soup and Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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.