Choose Stilstand
Choose Stilstand if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stilstand launched in 2020.
Stilstand vs Cut to the Core
Stilstand and Cut to the Core 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. Stilstand (2020) is 2 years older than Cut to the Core (2022). Stilstand scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Cut to the Core (93.6% 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 Cut to the Core
Choose Cut to the Core if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cut to the Core launched in 2022.
Both Stilstand and Cut to the Core sit in 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
 Stilstand |  Cut to the Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) | 93.6% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Niila Games | Plasma Press |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Stilstand (2020) is 2 years older than Cut to the Core (2022).
- Stilstand scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Cut to the Core (93.6% positive).
- Cut to the Core is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Stilstand (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Stilstand vs Cut to the Core — FAQ
- Should I play Stilstand or Cut to the Core first?
- If you want chronology, Stilstand (2020) came out before Cut to the Core (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 Stilstand and Cut to the Core 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.