Choose Puzzledorf
Choose Puzzledorf if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Puzzledorf launched in 2021.
Puzzledorf vs Maze of the Lich
Puzzledorf and Maze of the Lich 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. Puzzledorf (2021) is 4 years older than Maze of the Lich (2025). Maze of the Lich is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Puzzledorf (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Maze of the Lich
Choose Maze of the Lich if you want the Camera Comfort and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Maze of the Lich launched in 2025.
Both Puzzledorf and Maze of the Lich sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Puzzledorf |  Maze of the Lich | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SPG (Stuart's Pixel Games) | Untamed Progress |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Puzzledorf (2021) is 4 years older than Maze of the Lich (2025).
- Maze of the Lich is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Puzzledorf (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Puzzledorf vs Maze of the Lich — FAQ
- Should I play Puzzledorf or Maze of the Lich first?
- If you want chronology, Puzzledorf (2021) came out before Maze of the Lich (2025). 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 Puzzledorf and Maze of the Lich 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.