Choose MUZEGATE
Choose MUZEGATE if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. MUZEGATE launched in 2020.
MUZEGATE vs Scared by Squares
MUZEGATE and Scared by Squares both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. MUZEGATE (2020) is 6 years older than Scared by Squares (2026). 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 Scared by Squares
Choose Scared by Squares if you want an Action, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Scared by Squares launched in 2026.
Both MUZEGATE and Scared by Squares sit in Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 MUZEGATE |  Scared by Squares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MUZEGATE TEAM | Siege Industries |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- MUZEGATE (2020) is 6 years older than Scared by Squares (2026).
MUZEGATE vs Scared by Squares — FAQ
- Should I play MUZEGATE or Scared by Squares first?
- If you want chronology, MUZEGATE (2020) came out before Scared by Squares (2026). 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 MUZEGATE and Scared by Squares similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.