Choose Maze
Choose Maze if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Maze launched in 2021.
Maze vs White Hat
Maze and White Hat both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Maze (2021) is 2 years older than White Hat (2023). White Hat scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Maze (81.1% positive). 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 White Hat
Choose White Hat if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. White Hat launched in 2023.
Both Maze and White Hat sit in Action 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
 Maze |  White Hat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (37 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nichita Ciuprin | ButteredCoffee |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Maze (2021) is 2 years older than White Hat (2023).
- White Hat scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Maze (81.1% positive).
- Maze is free; White Hat is paid (4.99 USD).
Maze vs White Hat — FAQ
- Should I play Maze or White Hat first?
- If you want chronology, Maze (2021) came out before White Hat (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 Maze and White Hat similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Maze free?
- Yes — Maze is a free-to-play Steam title. White Hat is paid (4.99 USD).