Choose Square Norm
Choose Square Norm if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Square Norm launched in 2019.
Square Norm vs Beat Boy
Square Norm and Beat Boy both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Square Norm (2019) is 2 years older than Beat Boy (2021). Square Norm is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Beat Boy (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Beat Boy
Choose Beat Boy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Beat Boy launched in 2021.
Both Square Norm and Beat Boy sit in Action and Indie 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
 Square Norm |  Beat Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saleem Muhammad | Star Dweller Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Square Norm (2019) is 2 years older than Beat Boy (2021).
- Square Norm is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Beat Boy (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Square Norm vs Beat Boy — FAQ
- Should I play Square Norm or Beat Boy first?
- If you want chronology, Square Norm (2019) came out before Beat Boy (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 Square Norm and Beat Boy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.