Choose Hookshot
Choose Hookshot if you want an Indie experience. Hookshot launched in 2019.
Hookshot vs Maze Slider
Hookshot and Maze Slider both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Hookshot (2019) is 1 year older than Maze Slider (2020). Maze Slider is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hookshot (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Maze Slider
Choose Maze Slider if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Maze Slider launched in 2020.
Both Hookshot and Maze Slider sit in 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
 Hookshot |  Maze Slider | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NanningsGames | NanningsGames |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hookshot (2019) is 1 year older than Maze Slider (2020).
- Maze Slider is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hookshot (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Hookshot vs Maze Slider — FAQ
- Should I play Hookshot or Maze Slider first?
- If you want chronology, Hookshot (2019) came out before Maze Slider (2020). 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 Hookshot and Maze Slider similar?
- They overlap on 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.