The Devil's Calculator vs Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle
The Devil's Calculator and Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Devil's Calculator (2019) is 2 years older than Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (2021). The Devil's Calculator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (51.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Devil's Calculator |  Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (78 reviews) | 51.2% positive (41 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis | Christopher Jarvis |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Devil's Calculator (2019) is 2 years older than Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (2021).
- The Devil's Calculator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (51.2% positive).
- The Devil's Calculator is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
The Devil's Calculator vs Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle — FAQ
- Should I play The Devil's Calculator or Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle first?
- If you want chronology, The Devil's Calculator (2019) came out before Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle (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 The Devil's Calculator and Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does The Devil's Calculator have multiplayer like Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle?
- No. Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Devil's Calculator is listed as single-player only.