Choose The Cat Maze
Choose The Cat Maze if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cat Maze launched in 2022.
The Cat Maze vs Screw Puzzle Master
The Cat Maze and Screw Puzzle Master both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. The Cat Maze (2022) is 3 years older than Screw Puzzle Master (2025). Screw Puzzle Master is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Maze (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Screw Puzzle Master
Choose Screw Puzzle Master if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Screw Puzzle Master launched in 2025.
Both The Cat Maze and Screw Puzzle Master sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 The Cat Maze |  Screw Puzzle Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | indigo game production | Lcc |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Cat Maze (2022) is 3 years older than Screw Puzzle Master (2025).
- Screw Puzzle Master is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Cat Maze (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Cat Maze vs Screw Puzzle Master — FAQ
- Should I play The Cat Maze or Screw Puzzle Master first?
- If you want chronology, The Cat Maze (2022) came out before Screw Puzzle Master (2025). 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 The Cat Maze and Screw Puzzle Master similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.