Choose Puzzler World 2
Choose Puzzler World 2 if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puzzler World 2 launched in 2011.
Puzzler World 2 vs Paint it Back
Puzzler World 2 and Paint it Back 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. Puzzler World 2 (2011) is 4 years older than Paint it Back (2015). Paint it Back scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Puzzler World 2 (79.1% 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 Paint it Back
Choose Paint it Back if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.6% positive across 369 reviews.
Both Puzzler World 2 and Paint it Back 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
 Puzzler World 2 |  Paint it Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (148 reviews) | 97.6% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ideas Pad | Casual Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Puzzler World 2 (2011) is 4 years older than Paint it Back (2015).
- Paint it Back scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Puzzler World 2 (79.1% positive).
- Puzzler World 2 is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Paint it Back (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Paint it Back is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Puzzler World 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Puzzler World 2 vs Paint it Back — FAQ
- Which is better, Puzzler World 2 or Paint it Back?
- On Steam reviews Paint it Back scores higher (97.6% positive) than Puzzler World 2 (79.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Paint it Back is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Puzzler World 2 or Paint it Back first?
- If you want chronology, Puzzler World 2 (2011) came out before Paint it Back (2015). 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 Puzzler World 2 and Paint it Back 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.