Choose LEGO® Builder's Journey
Choose LEGO® Builder's Journey if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,370 Steam reviews back the pick.
LEGO® Builder's Journey vs R.A.T.T.Z. Maze
LEGO® Builder's Journey and R.A.T.T.Z. Maze 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. LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) is 2 years older than R.A.T.T.Z. Maze (2023). R.A.T.T.Z. Maze is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than LEGO® Builder's Journey (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 R.A.T.T.Z. Maze
Choose R.A.T.T.Z. Maze if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. R.A.T.T.Z. Maze launched in 2023.
Both LEGO® Builder's Journey and R.A.T.T.Z. Maze 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
 LEGO® Builder's Journey |  R.A.T.T.Z. Maze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (2,370 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Light Brick Studio | G.W.O.Y.T. Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) is 2 years older than R.A.T.T.Z. Maze (2023).
- R.A.T.T.Z. Maze is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than LEGO® Builder's Journey (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- LEGO® Builder's Journey is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; R.A.T.T.Z. Maze has no Deck rating yet.
LEGO® Builder's Journey vs R.A.T.T.Z. Maze — FAQ
- Should I play LEGO® Builder's Journey or R.A.T.T.Z. Maze first?
- If you want chronology, LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) came out before R.A.T.T.Z. Maze (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 LEGO® Builder's Journey and R.A.T.T.Z. Maze 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.
- Does LEGO® Builder's Journey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LEGO® Builder's Journey is rated Deck Verified by Valve. R.A.T.T.Z. Maze doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.