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Knight Swap vs The Steps as we know them

Knight Swap and The Steps as we know them 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. Knight Swap (2019) is 2 years older than The Steps as we know them (2021). Knight Swap is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (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 Knight Swap

Choose Knight Swap if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knight Swap launched in 2019.

Choose The Steps as we know them

Choose The Steps as we know them if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.

Both Knight Swap and The Steps as we know them sit in Strategy, 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

Knight Swap vs The Steps as we know them — Steam metadata comparison
Knight Swap — Steam game coverKnight SwapThe Steps as we know them — Steam game coverThe Steps as we know them
Released20192021
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews90.1% positive (71 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMinimol GamesThe Provision Games

Side by side

Knight Swap vs The Steps as we know them — FAQ

Should I play Knight Swap or The Steps as we know them first?
If you want chronology, Knight Swap (2019) came out before The Steps as we know them (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 Knight Swap and The Steps as we know them 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.
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