Choose The Penguin IQ Test
Choose The Penguin IQ Test if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. The Penguin IQ Test launched in 2021.
The Penguin IQ Test vs Finite State Automaton Challenges 2
The Penguin IQ Test and Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Penguin IQ Test (2021) is 2 years older than Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 (2023). 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 Finite State Automaton Challenges 2
Choose Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 launched in 2023.
Both The Penguin IQ Test and Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 The Penguin IQ Test |  Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul D. & co | Tramolly Game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Penguin IQ Test (2021) is 2 years older than Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 (2023).
The Penguin IQ Test vs Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 — FAQ
- Should I play The Penguin IQ Test or Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Penguin IQ Test (2021) came out before Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 (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 The Penguin IQ Test and Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 have multiplayer like The Penguin IQ Test?
- No. The Penguin IQ Test supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Finite State Automaton Challenges 2 is listed as single-player only.