Choose The Steps as we know them
Choose The Steps as we know them if you want a Strategy experience. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.
The Steps as we know them vs Matcha
The Steps as we know them and Matcha 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. The Steps as we know them (2021) is 1 year older than Matcha (2022). Matcha is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (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 Matcha
Choose Matcha if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Matcha launched in 2022.
Both The Steps as we know them and Matcha 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
 The Steps as we know them |  Matcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Provision Games | Delphinium Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Steps as we know them (2021) is 1 year older than Matcha (2022).
- Matcha is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Steps as we know them (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Steps as we know them vs Matcha — FAQ
- Should I play The Steps as we know them or Matcha first?
- If you want chronology, The Steps as we know them (2021) came out before Matcha (2022). 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 Steps as we know them and Matcha 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.