Choose MakeRoom
Choose MakeRoom if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MakeRoom launched in 2025.
MakeRoom vs Pentatile
MakeRoom and Pentatile both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Pentatile (2026). Pentatile is free; MakeRoom is paid (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 Pentatile
Choose Pentatile if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Pentatile launched in 2026.
Both MakeRoom and Pentatile sit in 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
 MakeRoom |  Pentatile | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (699 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kenney | Silverware Games, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- MakeRoom (2025) is 1 year older than Pentatile (2026).
- Pentatile is free; MakeRoom is paid (9.99 USD).
- MakeRoom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pentatile has no Deck rating yet.
MakeRoom vs Pentatile — FAQ
- Should I play MakeRoom or Pentatile first?
- If you want chronology, MakeRoom (2025) came out before Pentatile (2026). 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 MakeRoom and Pentatile similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Pentatile free?
- Yes — Pentatile is a free-to-play Steam title. MakeRoom is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does MakeRoom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MakeRoom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pentatile doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.