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Model City vs Square Logic

Model City and Square Logic 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. Model City (2020) is 3 years older than Square Logic (2023). Square Logic is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Model City (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 Model City

Choose Model City if you want a Simulation experience. Model City launched in 2020.

Choose Square Logic

Choose Square Logic if you want a Strategy game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Square Logic launched in 2023.

Both Model City and Square Logic 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

Model City vs Square Logic — Steam metadata comparison
Model City — Steam game coverModel CitySquare Logic — Steam game coverSquare Logic
Released20202023
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews97.6% positive (42 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGTGDClimbing Goat Games

Side by side

Model City vs Square Logic — FAQ

Should I play Model City or Square Logic first?
If you want chronology, Model City (2020) came out before Square Logic (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 Model City and Square Logic 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.
Model City vs Square Logic — Verdict (2026) · imho.run