Choose VEIN
Choose VEIN if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. 6,877 Steam reviews back the pick.
VEIN vs The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants
VEIN and The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both released in 2025. The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than VEIN (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants
Choose The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants launched in 2025.
Both VEIN and The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 VEIN |  The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (6,877 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ramjet Studios | 崔资坦独立游戏Triztan IndieGame |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than VEIN (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- VEIN is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants has no Deck rating yet.
VEIN vs The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants — FAQ
- Are VEIN and The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both VEIN and The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VEIN ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does VEIN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VEIN is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Maze Survivor: The 9th Entrants doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.