The Devil's Calculator vs Mystery Boxes
The Devil's Calculator and Mystery Boxes 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 6 years older than Mystery Boxes (2025). The Devil's Calculator is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Mystery Boxes (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 |  Mystery Boxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (78 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis | Rogue Robin Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Devil's Calculator (2019) is 6 years older than Mystery Boxes (2025).
- The Devil's Calculator is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Mystery Boxes (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
The Devil's Calculator vs Mystery Boxes — FAQ
- Should I play The Devil's Calculator or Mystery Boxes first?
- If you want chronology, The Devil's Calculator (2019) came out before Mystery Boxes (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 The Devil's Calculator and Mystery Boxes 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.