Choose The Steps as we know them
Choose The Steps as we know them if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. The Steps as we know them launched in 2021.
The Steps as we know them vs The Test of Insanity
The Steps as we know them and The Test of Insanity both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. The Steps as we know them (2021) is 3 years older than The Test of Insanity (2024). The Steps as we know them is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than The Test of Insanity (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 The Test of Insanity
Choose The Test of Insanity if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Test of Insanity launched in 2024.
Both The Steps as we know them and The Test of Insanity sit in 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 |  The Test of Insanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Provision Games | Big Nuts |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Steps as we know them (2021) is 3 years older than The Test of Insanity (2024).
- The Steps as we know them is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than The Test of Insanity (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
The Steps as we know them vs The Test of Insanity — FAQ
- Should I play The Steps as we know them or The Test of Insanity first?
- If you want chronology, The Steps as we know them (2021) came out before The Test of Insanity (2024). 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 The Test of Insanity similar?
- They overlap on 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.