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Maze Blaze vs Tarantula Virus

Maze Blaze and Tarantula Virus both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Maze Blaze (2022) is 1 year older than Tarantula Virus (2023). Tarantula Virus is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Maze Blaze (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Maze Blaze

Choose Maze Blaze if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Maze Blaze launched in 2022.

Choose Tarantula Virus

Choose Tarantula Virus if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tarantula Virus launched in 2023.

Both Maze Blaze and Tarantula Virus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

Maze Blaze vs Tarantula Virus — Steam metadata comparison
Maze Blaze — Steam game coverMaze BlazeTarantula Virus — Steam game coverTarantula Virus
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersRevulo GamesKamil Graca

Side by side

Maze Blaze vs Tarantula Virus — FAQ

Should I play Maze Blaze or Tarantula Virus first?
If you want chronology, Maze Blaze (2022) came out before Tarantula Virus (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 Maze Blaze and Tarantula Virus similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Maze Blaze and Tarantula Virus have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Maze Blaze ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tarantula Virus ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Maze Blaze vs Tarantula Virus — Verdict (2026) · imho.run