Mazetools Mutant vs Step Sixteen
Mazetools Mutant and Step Sixteen both land in Audio Production 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 Audio Production games on Steam. Mazetools Mutant (2020) is 3 years older than Step Sixteen (2023). Step Sixteen is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Mazetools Mutant (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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
 Mazetools Mutant |  Step Sixteen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Audio Production, Design & Illustration, Utilities | Indie, Audio Production |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stephan Kloss, Ectoplastic UG | Rogue Waves |
Side by side
- Both are Audio Production games on Steam.
- Mazetools Mutant (2020) is 3 years older than Step Sixteen (2023).
- Step Sixteen is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Mazetools Mutant (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Mazetools Mutant vs Step Sixteen — FAQ
- Should I play Mazetools Mutant or Step Sixteen first?
- If you want chronology, Mazetools Mutant (2020) came out before Step Sixteen (2023). 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 Mazetools Mutant and Step Sixteen similar?
- They overlap on Audio Production 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.