Choose Maiden Maze
Choose Maiden Maze if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Maiden Maze launched in 2021.
Maiden Maze vs Tale of Dark Lands
Maiden Maze and Tale of Dark Lands both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Maiden Maze (2021) is 4 years older than Tale of Dark Lands (2025). Tale of Dark Lands is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Maiden Maze (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tale of Dark Lands
Choose Tale of Dark Lands if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tale of Dark Lands launched in 2025.
Both Maiden Maze and Tale of Dark Lands sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Maiden Maze |  Tale of Dark Lands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Erogenous Moonlight | Satur Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Maiden Maze (2021) is 4 years older than Tale of Dark Lands (2025).
- Tale of Dark Lands is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Maiden Maze (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Maiden Maze vs Tale of Dark Lands — FAQ
- Should I play Maiden Maze or Tale of Dark Lands first?
- If you want chronology, Maiden Maze (2021) came out before Tale of Dark Lands (2025). 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 Maiden Maze and Tale of Dark Lands similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.