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Squirrels are going nuts vs UpMaze

Squirrels are going nuts and UpMaze 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. Squirrels are going nuts (2022) is 4 years older than UpMaze (2026). UpMaze is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Squirrels are going nuts (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Squirrels are going nuts

Choose Squirrels are going nuts if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Squirrels are going nuts launched in 2022.

Choose UpMaze

Choose UpMaze if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. UpMaze launched in 2026.

Both Squirrels are going nuts and UpMaze 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

Squirrels are going nuts vs UpMaze — Steam metadata comparison
Squirrels are going nuts — Steam game coverSquirrels are going nutsUpMaze — Steam game coverUpMaze
Released20222026
GenresCasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersTTLCICNewgate Games

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Squirrels are going nuts vs UpMaze — FAQ

Should I play Squirrels are going nuts or UpMaze first?
If you want chronology, Squirrels are going nuts (2022) came out before UpMaze (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 Squirrels are going nuts and UpMaze 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 UpMaze have multiplayer like Squirrels are going nuts?
No. Squirrels are going nuts supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while UpMaze is listed as single-player only.