Choose Batu Ta Batu
Choose Batu Ta Batu if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Batu Ta Batu launched in 2020.
Batu Ta Batu vs Siheyuan
Batu Ta Batu and Siheyuan 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. Batu Ta Batu (2020) is 3 years older than Siheyuan (2023). Siheyuan is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Batu Ta Batu (2.99 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 Siheyuan
Choose Siheyuan if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Siheyuan launched in 2023.
Both Batu Ta Batu and Siheyuan sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Batu Ta Batu |  Siheyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EZSD | We Are Muesli |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Batu Ta Batu (2020) is 3 years older than Siheyuan (2023).
- Siheyuan is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Batu Ta Batu (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Batu Ta Batu vs Siheyuan — FAQ
- Should I play Batu Ta Batu or Siheyuan first?
- If you want chronology, Batu Ta Batu (2020) came out before Siheyuan (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 Batu Ta Batu and Siheyuan 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.
- Do both Batu Ta Batu and Siheyuan have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Batu Ta Batu ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Siheyuan ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.