Choose Battle Map Studio
Choose Battle Map Studio if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Battle Map Studio launched in 2021.
Battle Map Studio vs Chambers of Devious Design
Battle Map Studio and Chambers of Devious Design both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Battle Map Studio (2021) is 1 year older than Chambers of Devious Design (2022). Chambers of Devious Design scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Battle Map Studio (90% positive). 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 Chambers of Devious Design
Choose Chambers of Devious Design if you want a Strategy game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chambers of Devious Design launched in 2022.
Both Battle Map Studio and Chambers of Devious Design sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Battle Map Studio |  Chambers of Devious Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 92.3% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bradley Shepherd | Redbeak Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Battle Map Studio (2021) is 1 year older than Chambers of Devious Design (2022).
- Chambers of Devious Design scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Battle Map Studio (90% positive).
- Chambers of Devious Design is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Battle Map Studio (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Battle Map Studio has co-op; Chambers of Devious Design does not.
- Battle Map Studio is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chambers of Devious Design has no Deck rating yet.
Battle Map Studio vs Chambers of Devious Design — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Map Studio or Chambers of Devious Design first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Map Studio (2021) came out before Chambers of Devious Design (2022). 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 Battle Map Studio and Chambers of Devious Design similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Battle Map Studio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Battle Map Studio is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chambers of Devious Design doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.