Choose Melodier
Choose Melodier if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Melodier launched in 2022.
Melodier vs SQUAREG
Melodier and SQUAREG 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. Melodier (2022) is 4 years older than SQUAREG (2026). Melodier is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SQUAREG (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 SQUAREG
Choose SQUAREG if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SQUAREG launched in 2026.
Both Melodier and SQUAREG 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
 Melodier |  SQUAREG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | XD Games Studio | Saiko14 |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Melodier (2022) is 4 years older than SQUAREG (2026).
- Melodier is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SQUAREG (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Melodier vs SQUAREG — FAQ
- Should I play Melodier or SQUAREG first?
- If you want chronology, Melodier (2022) came out before SQUAREG (2026). 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 Melodier and SQUAREG 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.
- Does Melodier have multiplayer like SQUAREG?
- No. SQUAREG supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Melodier is listed as single-player only.