Choose Quantum Conundrum
Choose Quantum Conundrum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,308 Steam reviews back the pick.
Quantum Conundrum vs Puzzling Wild IQ Test
Quantum Conundrum and Puzzling Wild IQ Test both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Quantum Conundrum (2012) is 11 years older than Puzzling Wild IQ Test (2023). Puzzling Wild IQ Test scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Quantum Conundrum (84.3% positive). 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 Puzzling Wild IQ Test
Choose Puzzling Wild IQ Test if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puzzling Wild IQ Test launched in 2023.
Both Quantum Conundrum and Puzzling Wild IQ Test sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Quantum Conundrum |  Puzzling Wild IQ Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (1,308 reviews) | 95.8% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Airtight Games | Paul Bird |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Quantum Conundrum (2012) is 11 years older than Puzzling Wild IQ Test (2023).
- Puzzling Wild IQ Test scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Quantum Conundrum (84.3% positive).
- Puzzling Wild IQ Test is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Conundrum (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Quantum Conundrum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Puzzling Wild IQ Test has no Deck rating yet.
Quantum Conundrum vs Puzzling Wild IQ Test — FAQ
- Should I play Quantum Conundrum or Puzzling Wild IQ Test first?
- If you want chronology, Quantum Conundrum (2012) came out before Puzzling Wild IQ Test (2023). 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 Quantum Conundrum and Puzzling Wild IQ Test similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Quantum Conundrum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Quantum Conundrum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Puzzling Wild IQ Test doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.